Tropic Thunder

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  • Opened August 13, 2008 
  • 1 hr 46 min
  • R | pervasive language including sexual references, violent content and drug material
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 16+. More on child suitability

  • Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller), pampered action superstar, sets out for Southeast Asia to take part in the biggest, most-expensive war movie produced. But soon after filming begins, he and his co-stars, Oscar-winner Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey), comic Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black) and the rest of the crew, must become real soldiers when fighting breaks out in that part of the jungle. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey, Jr., Nick Nolte, Steve Coogan
  • Director: Ben Stiller
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy

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by Asianfreak

100 out of 100 Laugh-out-loud action comedy stars Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey, Jr., Danny McBride, Brandon T. Jackson, Steve Coogan, Tom Cruise, Bill Hader and Nick Nolte in the most...

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Tropic Thunder Movie Review

by Spencer27057

100 out of 100 The laugh-out-loud showbiz film with an all-star cast Ben Stiller, Jack Black and "Iron Man"s' Robert Downey Jr. starts in the most hilarious, unexpected, controversial, action-packed...

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San Francisco Chronicle
| Peter Hartlaub

The movie is laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts hilarious. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Lisa Schwarzbaum

It's raunchy, outspoken -- and also a smart and agile dissection of art, fame, and the chutzpah of big-budget productions. Read full review

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Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

A knockout of a comedy that keeps you laughing constantly. It's also killer smart, lacing combustible action with explosive gags. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

When it's all over, you'll probably have the fondest memories of Robert Downey Jr.'s work. It's been a good year for him, this one coming after "Iron Man." He's back, big time. Read full review

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Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Nick Nolte, Ben Stiller and Brandon T. Jackson in "Tropic Thunder."