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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

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2016 | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, War

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Lone Survivor or Platoon, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $70 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 97K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

  • Tina FeyKim Barker
  • Margot RobbieTanya Vanderpoel
  • Billy Bob ThorntonGeneral Hollanek
  • Martin FreemanIain MacKelpie
  • Josh CharlesChris
  • Alfred MolinaAli Massoud Sadiq
  • Christopher AbbottFahim Ahmadzai
  • Nicholas BraunTall Brian
  • Cherry JonesGeri Taub
  • Sheila VandShakira