War Machine
Seen it?2017 | 122 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences, 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 Catch-22 or Good Morning, Vietnam, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A rock star general bent on winning the “impossible” war in Afghanistan takes us inside the complex machinery of modern war. Inspired by the true story of General Stanley McChrystal.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$60 million worldwide on a $60 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 259K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Michôd
- Brad PittGen. Glen McMahon
- Anthony Michael HallGreg Pulver
- Emory CohenWilly Dunne
- John MagaroCory Staggart
- Topher GraceMatt Little
- Tilda SwintonGerman Politician
- Daniel BettsSimon Ball
- Aymen HamdouchiBadi Basim
- Alan RuckPat McKinnon
- Anthony HayesPete Duckman