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Tropic Thunder( 2008)

TV-MAActionComedyAdventureWar
67%
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Overview

A 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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Ben Stiller

      Tugg Speedman

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      Robert Downey Jr.

      Kirk Lazarus

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      Jack Black

      Jeff Portnoy

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      Jay Baruchel

      Kevin Sandusky

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      Brandon T. Jackson

      Alpa Chino

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      Brandon Soo Hoo

      Tran

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      Matthew McConaughey

      Rick Peck

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      Nick Nolte

      Four Leaf Tayback

    9. cast image

      Danny McBride

      Cody

    10. cast image

      Steve Coogan

      Damien Cockburn

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      Bill Hader

      Rob Slolom

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      Reggie Lee

      Byong

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      Trieu Tran

      Tru

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      Tobey Maguire

      Tobey Maguire

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      Tyra Banks

      Tyra Banks

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      Jon Voight

      Jon Voight

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      Jennifer Love Hewitt

      Jennifer Love Hewitt

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      Alicia Silverstone

      Alicia Silverstone

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      Jason Bateman

      Jason Bateman

    20. cast image

      Christine Taylor

      Rebecca - Simple Jack Clip

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      Jeff Kahn

      Snooty Waiter - Fatties Trailer

    22. cast image

      Anthony Ruivivar

      Platoon Sergeant Shot in Head - Hot LZ

    23. cast image

      Eric Winzenried

      Chopper Pilot - Hot LZ

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      Valerie Azlynn

      Damien's Assistant - Vietnam Crew

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      Matt Levin

      Cameraperson - Vietnam Crew

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      David Pressman

      First Assistant Director - Vietnam Crew

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      Amy Stiller

      Script Supervisor - Vietnam Crew

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      Dempsey Silva

      Special Effects Assistant - Vietnam Crew

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      Jeff Weidemann

      Speedman Assistant - Vietnam Crew

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      Nadine Ellis

      Speedman Assistant - Vietnam Crew

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      Rachel Avery

      Speedman Assistant - Vietnam Crew

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      Darryl Farmer

      Alpa's Posse - Vietnam Crew

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      Rod Tate

      Alpa's Posse - Vietnam Crew

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      Maria Menounos

      Maria Menounos

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      Jel Galiza

      Speedman's Chef - Speedman's Mansion

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      Andrea De Oliveira

      Speedman's Trainer - Speedman's Mansion

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      Yvette Nicole Brown

      Peck's Assistant - Peck's Office

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      J. Thomas Chon

      Half Squat - Flaming Dragon Compound

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      Jacob Chon

      Half Squat - Flaming Dragon Compound

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      Tom Cruise

      Les Grossman

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      Mini Anden

      Grossman's Secretary - Grossman's Office

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      Mike Hoagland

      Grossman's Assistant - Grossman's Office

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      Lance Bass

      Himself - Awards Ceremony

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      Linda Bella

      Jon Voight's Date (uncredited)

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      Denise Bradley

      Academy Awards Guest (uncredited)

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      Ella Christopher

      Stewardess (uncredited)

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      Natalie Cohen

      Stewardess (uncredited)

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      Larry Cruz

      Gorilla Soldier (uncredited)

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      Angela Daun

      Starlet (uncredited)

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      Clark DeVol

      Sack Race Boy (uncredited)

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      Kaylee Dodson

      Sack Race Girl (uncredited)

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      Jasmine Dustin

      Trophy Presenter (uncredited)

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      David D. Espinoza

      Audience Member (uncredited)

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      Eric Feliciano

      Academy Awards Audience Member (uncredited)

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      Miko Hughes

      Radio DJ (uncredited)

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      Dave Johnson

      Journalist (uncredited)

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      Jillian Johnston

      Four Leaf's Date (uncredited)

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      James Lew

      Flaming Dragon Compound Person (uncredited)

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      Lesley Nicole Lewis

      Booty Sweat Dancer (uncredited)

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      Fadhia Carmelle Marcelin

      Academy Awards Attendee (uncredited)

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      Anya Monzikova

      Trophy Presenter (uncredited)

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      Chad Mountain

      Agency Assistant (uncredited)

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      Brittany Perry-Russell

      Booty Sweat Girl (uncredited)

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      Simon Rhee

      Flaming Dragon Compound Person (uncredited)

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      Samantha Sadoff

      Farm Girl (uncredited)

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      Gaku Space

      Guerilla Guard (uncredited)

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      Becca Sweitzer

      Go Go Dancer (uncredited)

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      Kaye Marie Talise

      Academy Awards Attendee (uncredited)

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      Sandra Valladares

      Red Carpet Reporter (uncredited)

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      Julie Van

      Academy Awards Attendee (uncredited)

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      Jobeth Wagner

      Academy Awards Attendee (uncredited)

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      John Garry

      Trailer Announcer - The Fatties (voice) (uncredited)

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      Justin Theroux

      UH-1 Huey Gunner (uncredited)

    Social

    Review 1Discussion

    A review by JPV852

    8
    Written by JPV852 on Sun Feb 20 2022
    Still as funny as the first time I saw this, probably way back in 2008. Good send-up on war movies and just great comedic performances all around, but especially Robert Downey Jr. **3.75/5**...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    92000000.00

    Revenue

    195702811.00

    Keywords

    • vietnam
    • movie business
    • satire
    • parody
    • jungle
    • movie star
    • southeast asia
    • land mine
    • shackles
    • duringcreditsstinger
    • blackface
    • method acting
    • amused