War Machine (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2017, War Machine is a comedy, drama and war film directed by David Michôd, running about 122 minutes. “We're gonna liberate the sh** out of you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rock star general bent on winning the “impossible” war in Afghanistan takes us inside the complex machinery of modern war. Inspired by the true story of General Stanley McChrystal.
Who’s in it. War Machine stars Brad Pitt as Gen. Glen McMahon, Anthony Michael Hall as Greg Pulver, Emory Cohen as Willy Dunne and John Magaro as Cory Staggart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, War Machine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of War Machine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War Machine (2017)?
- In US, War Machine is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is War Machine worth watching?
- War Machine holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in War Machine?
- War Machine stars Brad Pitt, Anthony Michael Hall, Emory Cohen, John Magaro and Topher Grace.
- When was War Machine released?
- War Machine was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.