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Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   62,007 votes
Director:
Ben Stiller
Writers (WGA):
Ben Stiller (screenplay) &
Justin Theroux (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
13 August 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
The movie they think they're making... isn't a movie anymore. more
Plot:
Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(662 articles)
Critics Choice Awards
 (From AwardsDaily. 8 January 2009, 6:08 PM, PST)

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User Comments:
The funniest movie in years! more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Tropic Thunder (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references, violent content and drug material.
Runtime:
107 min | USA:121 min (unrated director's cut)
Country:
USA | Germany
Language:
English | Mandarin
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Hawaii, USA more
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^ 24% since last week why?
Company:
DreamWorks SKG more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
While filming, Jay Baruchel and Brandon T. Jackson had to be trained on how to use a gun. Jack Black used an M-60, also known as "The Pig." According to his co-stars, he seemed very experienced, despite never having used a gun before. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: Sgt. Osiris carries a shotgun throughout the film and, in several shots of both sides of the gun, it is evident that there is no ejection port on the shotgun receiver. more
Quotes:
Tugg Speedman: [as Simple Jack] You m-m-m-mmm-m-make me happy. more
Movie Connections:
References Dumbo (1941) more
Soundtrack:
Cum On Feel the Noize more

FAQ

What Are The Fake Trailers Before The "Start" Of The Movie?
A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
Is there a scene at the END of the credits?
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223 out of 395 people found the following comment useful:-
The funniest movie in years!, 11 July 2008
9/10
Author: scottiejd2000 from Virginia, USA

I went to see this at an advance showing last night and spent much of the time laughing. The beginning as previously mentioned is extremely creative with a clever cameo from Tobey Maguire and once the movie begins it is non-stop humor from start to finish. The star of the movie by far is Robert Downey Jr who is simply perfect but the real scene stealer is Tom Cruise, though his screen time is limited, his scenes are hilarious. Definitely one to repair the somewhat tarnished image of the past few years. Stiller is his usual self but is overshadowed by Black and Downey Jr. not surprising given the multiple roles he played behind the scenes. Wall to wall cameos, particularly at the end (blink and you'll miss them) and I really won't tell you which the funniest cameo was as that may spoil this gem of a joke....provided you catch it that is! highly recommended movie - I will definitely be heading out to see it when it comes out for general audiences!

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