Tropic Thunder
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Synopsis
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.
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TROPIC THUNDER (2008) | Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-12
Top Cast
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Ben Stiller
Tugg Speedman
Robert Downey Jr.
Kirk Lazarus
Jack Black
Jeff Portnoy
Jay Baruchel
Kevin Sandusky
Brandon T. Jackson
Alpa Chino
Brandon Soo Hoo
Tran
Matthew McConaughey
Rick Peck
Tom Cruise
Les Grossman
Nick Nolte
Four Leaf Tayback
Danny McBride
Cody
Steve Coogan
Damien Cockburn
Bill Hader
Rob Slolom
Reggie Lee
Byong
Trieu Tran
Tru
Tobey Maguire
Tobey Maguire
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks
Jon Voight
Jon Voight
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$92M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$195.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.13x
+$103.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Stiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, Etan Cohen
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- Tropic Thunder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $92M
- Worldwide Gross
- $195.7M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, Red Hour, Goldcrest Pictures, International Film Production Stella-del-Sud Second
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, Etan Cohen
Theodore Shapiro
John Toll
Greg Hayden
Stuart Cornfeld, Eric McLeod, Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Stiller
Director
Ben Stiller
Screenplay
Justin Theroux
Screenplay
Etan Cohen
Screenplay
Stuart Cornfeld
Producer
Eric McLeod
Producer
Ben Stiller
Producer
John Toll
Director of Photography
Greg Hayden
Editor
Jeff Mann
Production Design
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Marlene Stewart
Costume Design
Brad Martin
Stunt Coordinator
Michael L. Fink
Visual Effects Supervisor
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ 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 Tropic Thunder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tropic Thunder about?
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.
Who directed Tropic Thunder?
Tropic Thunder was directed by Ben Stiller.
Who stars in Tropic Thunder?
The principal cast of Tropic Thunder includes Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Brandon T. Jackson.
When was Tropic Thunder released and how long is it?
Tropic Thunder was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tropic Thunder?
Tropic Thunder had a reported production budget of $92M and grossed $195.7M at the worldwide box office (2.13 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Tropic Thunder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tropic Thunder was composed by Theodore Shapiro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tropic Thunder?
Tropic Thunder holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).