Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Glenn Ficarra, running about 112 minutes. “From the headlines to the front lines.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker decides to shake up her routine by taking a daring new assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dislodged from her comfortable American lifestyle, Barker finds herself in the middle of an out-of-control war zone. Luckily, she meets Tanya Vanderpoel, a fellow journalist who takes the shell-shocked reporter under her wing. Amid the militants, warlords and nighttime partying, Barker discovers the key to becoming a successful correspondent.
Who’s in it. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot stars Tina Fey as Kim Barker, Margot Robbie as Tanya Vanderpoel, Billy Bob Thornton as General Hollanek and Martin Freeman as Iain MacKelpie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whiskey Tango Foxtrot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)?
- In US, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot worth watching?
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot stars Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman and Josh Charles.