The Pentagon Wars (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, The Pentagon Wars is a comedy, drama, war and tv movie film directed by Richard Benjamin, running about 104 minutes. “They aimed to build the ultimate fighting machine... they missed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From the director of “Made In America” and “The Money Pit” comes a hilarious look at one of the most expensive blunders in military history. Over 17 years and almost as many billion dollars have gone into devising the BFV (Bradley Fighting Vehicle). There's only one problem. . . it doesn't work.
Who’s in it. The Pentagon Wars stars Kelsey Grammer as General Partridge, Cary Elwes as Colonel James Burton, Viola Davis as Sgt. Fanning and John C. McGinley as Colonel J.D. Bock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Pentagon Wars has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 The Pentagon Wars page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pentagon Wars tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pentagon Wars (1998)?
- In US, The Pentagon Wars is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 The Pentagon Wars worth watching?
- The Pentagon Wars holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Pentagon Wars?
- The Pentagon Wars stars Kelsey Grammer, Cary Elwes, Viola Davis, John C. McGinley and Clifton Powell.
- When was The Pentagon Wars released?
- The Pentagon Wars was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.