Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
“From the headlines to the front lines.”
Synopsis
Stuck in a rut, reporter Kim Baker decides to shake things up by leaving her desk job in New York and taking a dangerous assignment in Afghanistan. Far from home and completely out of her comfort zone, a culture-shocked Kim befriends an adventurous reporter Tanya Vanderpoel, a stern Colonel, and a charming photojournalist to help her navigate this crazy new world.
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trailer (2016) - Paramount PicturesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-17
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Tina Fey
Kim Barker
Margot Robbie
Tanya Vanderpoel
Billy Bob Thornton
General Hollanek
Martin Freeman
Iain MacKelpie
Josh Charles
Chris
Alfred Molina
Ali Massoud Sadiq
Christopher Abbott
Fahim Ahmadzai
Nicholas Braun
Tall Brian
Cherry Jones
Geri Taub
Sheila Vand
Shakira
Evan Jonigkeit
Coughlin
Ava Del Cielo
Elena
Lauren Chavez-Myers
Woman with Penicillin Scrip
Monique Candelaria
Geri's Receptionist
Dylan Kenin
Antoine
Stephen Peacocke
Nic
Scott Takeda
Ed Faber
Sterling K. Brown
Sgt. Hurd
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$48M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.37x
+$13M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Carlock, Kim Barker
- Original Score
- Nick Urata
- Original Title
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $48M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Broadway Video, Little Stranger
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Robert Carlock, Kim Barker
Nick Urata
Xavier Grobet
Jan Kovac
Ian Bryce, Tina Fey, Lorne Michaels, Eric Gurian, Charlie Gogolak
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Ficarra
Director
John Requa
Director
Robert Carlock
Writer
Xavier Grobet
Director of Photography
Jan Kovac
Editor
David Rowden
Stunt Coordinator
Ian Bryce
Producer
Tina Fey
Producer
Lorne Michaels
Producer
Beth Mickle
Production Design
Lisa Lovaas
Costume Design
John Weckworth
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nick Urata
Original Music Composer
Charles Croughwell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot about?
Stuck in a rut, reporter Kim Baker decides to shake things up by leaving her desk job in New York and taking a dangerous assignment in Afghanistan. Far from home and completely out of her comfort zone, a culture-shocked Kim befriends an adventurous reporter Tanya Vanderpoel, a stern Colonel, and a charming photojournalist to help her navigate this crazy new world.
Who directed Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot was directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa.
Who stars in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
The principal cast of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot includes Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Josh Charles.
When was Whiskey Tango Foxtrot released and how long is it?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $48M at the worldwide box office (1.37 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whiskey Tango Foxtrot was composed by Nick Urata.
Is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot based on a book or true story?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Kim Barker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).