# Tropic Thunder (2008) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/tropic-thunder-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 82% |
| Audience Score | 70% |
| Metascore | 71/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Ben Stiller |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, War |
| Runtime | 107 min |

## Quick answer

Tropic Thunder (2008) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Cruise’s bald Les Grossman cameo steals Stiller’s Hollywood satire — still one of his funniest turns. Metascore 71/100. Directed by Ben Stiller.

## Critics consensus

Cruise’s bald Les Grossman cameo steals Stiller’s Hollywood satire — still one of his funniest turns.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Brandon T. Jackson, Brandon Soo Hoo, Matthew McConaughey, Nick Nolte, Danny McBride

## Common questions

**Is Tropic Thunder worth watching?**
Tropic Thunder holds a 74% Celluloid Score. Cruise’s bald Les Grossman cameo steals Stiller’s Hollywood satire — still one of his funniest turns.

**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.

**Who directed Tropic Thunder?**
Tropic Thunder (2008) was directed by Ben Stiller.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Tropic Thunder?**
74% — the average of five public sources: critics 82%, audience 70%, Metascore 71/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 7.1/10.

**Where can I watch Tropic Thunder?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Tropic Thunder page for current options.

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