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Tropic Thunder

6.720081h 47mRMovieActionComedyWar

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.

DirectorBen Stiller
WritersEtan Cohen·Ben Stiller
ProducersBen Stiller·Justin Theroux

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Cast · Directed by Ben Stiller

BSBen Stiller
Ben Stiller
Tugg Speedman
RJRobert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Kirk Lazarus
JBJack Black
Jack Black
Jeff Portnoy
JBJay Baruchel
Jay Baruchel
Kevin Sandusky
BJBrandon T. Jackson
Brandon T. Jackson
Alpa Chino
BHBrandon Soo Hoo
Brandon Soo Hoo
Tran
MMMatthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Rick Peck
TCTom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Les Grossman
NNNick Nolte
Nick Nolte
Four Leaf Tayback
DMDanny McBride
Danny McBride
Cody
SCSteve Coogan
Steve Coogan
Damien Cockburn
BHBill Hader
Bill Hader
Rob Slolom

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Tropic Thunder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tropic Thunder?

Tropic Thunder is streaming on Hulu, Apple TV and Paramount Plus Premium in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Tropic Thunder on Netflix?

No, Tropic Thunder is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hulu and Apple TV.

Is Tropic Thunder on Amazon Prime Video?

Tropic Thunder isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Tropic Thunder for free?

Tropic Thunder is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and YouTube Free in United States.