Tropic Thunder_
"Get Some."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Paramount+
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Tropic Thunder earned $195.7M worldwide on a $92.0M budget — a 113% return on investment.
Year context
Tropic Thunder was released 18 years ago in 2008.
CAST (20)
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
Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone
Jason Bateman
Jason Bateman
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$92.0M
Budget
$195.7M
Revenue
+113%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Red Hour Productions
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (6,767 votes)
Popularity
12
Budget
$92,000,000
Box Office
$195,702,811
Profit
+$103,702,811
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Tropic Thunder?
Tropic Thunder has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who directed Tropic Thunder?
Tropic Thunder was directed by Ben Stiller.
Who stars in Tropic Thunder?
The cast of Tropic Thunder includes Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Brandon T. Jackson.
How much did Tropic Thunder make at the box office?
Tropic Thunder earned $195,702,811 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $92,000,000.
What is the rating of Tropic Thunder?
Tropic Thunder has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 6,767 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Comedy
Adventure
War
KEYWORDS (22)
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