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6.7/10 • 6.5K

2008-08-09 • 1h 47m

ActionComedyAdventureWar

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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.

Directors
Ben Stiller
Editors
Greg Hayden

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  1. Ben Stiller

    Ben Stiller

    Tugg Speedman

  2. Robert Downey Jr.

    Robert Downey Jr.

    Kirk Lazarus

  3. Jack Black

    Jack Black

    Jeff Portnoy

  4. Jay Baruchel

    Jay Baruchel

    Kevin Sandusky

  5. Brandon T. Jackson

    Brandon T. Jackson

    Alpa Chino

  6. Brandon Soo Hoo

    Brandon Soo Hoo

    Tran

  7. Matthew McConaughey

    Matthew McConaughey

    Rick Peck

  8. Tom Cruise

    Tom Cruise

    Les Grossman

  9. Nick Nolte

    Nick Nolte

    Four Leaf Tayback

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JPV852

Feb 20, 2022

8/10

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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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$92,000,000.00
Revenue
$195,702,811.00
Keywords
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