Tropic Thunder (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, Tropic Thunder is an action, comedy, adventure and war film directed by Ben Stiller, running about 107 minutes. “Get Some.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.
Who’s in it. Tropic Thunder stars Ben Stiller as Tugg Speedman, Robert Downey Jr. as Kirk Lazarus, Jack Black as Jeff Portnoy and Tom Cruise as Les Grossmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Tropic Thunder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $195.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tropic Thunder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tropic Thunder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tropic Thunder (2008)?
- In US, Tropic Thunder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tropic Thunder worth watching?
- Tropic Thunder holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tropic Thunder?
- Tropic Thunder stars Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Tom Cruise and Nick Nolte.
- When was Tropic Thunder released?
- Tropic Thunder was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.