Tropic Thunder

2008 | 107 min | Comedy, War, Action, Adventure

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (82%). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Have you seen it?

A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. When budgets skyrocket and schedules fall far behind, the director tries to save the production by leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they inadvertently encounter real danger.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.7/10 from 7K viewers
AwardsBelow par
0 wins, 1 other nomination — nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Box office & staying powerSolid
$196 million worldwide on a $92 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
943K Wikipedia readers in the past year