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The Pentagon Wars

6.919981h 44mMMovieComedyDramaWar

From the director of “Made In America” and “The Money Pit” comes a hilarious look at one of the most expensive blunders in military history. Over 17 years and almost as many billion dollars have gone into devising the BFV (Bradley Fighting…

DirectorRichard Benjamin
ProducersMartyn Burke·Danny DeVito

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Foxtel NowFoxtel NowHBO MaxHBO MaxHBO Max Amazon ChannelHBO Max Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Benjamin

KGKelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer
General Partridge
CECary Elwes
Cary Elwes
Colonel James Burton
VDViola Davis
Viola Davis
Sgt. Fanning
JMJohn C. McGinley
John C. McGinley
Colonel J.D. Bock
TWTom Wright
Tom Wright
Major William Sayers
CPClifton Powell
Clifton Powell
Sgt. Benjamn Dalton
DWDewey Weber
Dewey Weber
Spec-4 Granger
RSRichard Schiff
Richard Schiff
Colonel Smith
JMJ.C. MacKenzie
J.C. MacKenzie
Jones
RBRichard Benjamin
Richard Benjamin
Casper Weinberger
ODOlympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis
Madam Chairwoman
CGChristopher Grove
Christopher Grove
Congressman #1

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The Pentagon Wars — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Pentagon Wars?

The Pentagon Wars is streaming on Foxtel Now and HBO Max in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Pentagon Wars on Netflix?

No, The Pentagon Wars is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and HBO Max.

Is The Pentagon Wars on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Pentagon Wars isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Foxtel Now and HBO Max instead.

Where can I watch The Pentagon Wars for free?

The Pentagon Wars is available on Foxtel Now and HBO Max in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Pentagon Wars based on a true story?

Yes — The Pentagon Wars is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).