Tropic Thunder 2008
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatA 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Tugg Speedman
as Kirk Lazarus
as Jeff Portnoy
as Kevin Sandusky
as Alpa Chino
as Tran
as Rick Peck
as Les Grossman
as Four Leaf Tayback
as Cody
Director:
Writer:
Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, Etan Cohen
Stars:
Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Brandon T. Jackson, Brandon Soo Hoo, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Cruise, Nick Nolte, Danny McBride,
Genres:
Action,Comedy,Adventure,War
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Tropic Thunder
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Tugg Speedman
as Kirk Lazarus
as Jeff Portnoy
as Kevin Sandusky
as Alpa Chino
as Tran
as Rick Peck
as Les Grossman
as Four Leaf Tayback
as Cody
as Damien Cockburn
as Rob Slolom
as Byong
as Tru
as Tobey Maguire
as Tyra Banks
as Jon Voight
as Jennifer Love Hewitt
as Alicia Silverstone
as Jason Bateman
as Rebecca - Simple Jack Clip
as Snooty Waiter - Fatties Trailer
as Platoon Sergeant Shot in Head - Hot LZ
as Chopper Pilot - Hot LZ
as Damien's Assistant - Vietnam Crew
as Cameraperson - Vietnam Crew
as First Assistant Director - Vietnam Crew
as Script Supervisor - Vietnam Crew
as Special Effects Assistant - Vietnam Crew
as Speedman Assistant - Vietnam Crew
as Speedman Assistant - Vietnam Crew
as Speedman Assistant - Vietnam Crew
as Alpa's Posse - Vietnam Crew
as Alpa's Posse - Vietnam Crew
as Maria Menounos
as Speedman's Chef - Speedman's Mansion
as Peck's Assistant - Peck's Office
as Speedman's Trainer - Speedman's Mansion
as Half Squat - Flaming Dragon Compound
as Half Squat - Flaming Dragon Compound
as Grossman's Secretary - Grossman's Office
as Grossman's Assistant - Grossman's Office
as Lance Bass
as Jon Voight's Date (uncredited)
as Academy Awards Guest (uncredited)
as Stewardess (uncredited)
as Stewardess (uncredited)
as Gorilla Soldier (uncredited)
as Starlet (uncredited)
as Sack Race Boy (uncredited)
as Sack Race Girl (uncredited)
as Trophy Presenter (uncredited)
as Audience Member (uncredited)
as Academy Awards Audience Member (uncredited)
as Radio DJ (uncredited)
as Journalist (uncredited)
as Four Leaf's Date (uncredited)
as Flaming Dragon Compound Person (uncredited)
as Booty Sweat Dancer (uncredited)
as Academy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
as Trophy Presenter (uncredited)
as Agency Assistant (uncredited)
as Booty Sweat Girl (uncredited)
as Flaming Dragon Compound Person (uncredited)
as Farm Girl (uncredited)
as Guerilla Guard (uncredited)
as Go Go Dancer (uncredited)
as Academy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
as Red Carpet Reporter (uncredited)
as Academy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
as Trailer Announcer - The Fatties (voice) (uncredited)
as UH-1 Huey Gunner (uncredited)
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