Movie

Tropic Thunder

“Get Some.”

★ 6.7(6,971)20081h 47m

Tropic Thunder is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ben Stiller
Release date: 2008-08-09
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: Mandarin
Box office: $195,702,811
Budget: $92,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures

Tropic Thunder — trailer

About Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder is a 2008 movie in the Action, Comedy and Adventure genres, directed by Ben Stiller, starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 6,971 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tropic Thunder in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Ben Stiller

Tugg Speedman

Robert Downey Jr.

Kirk Lazarus

Jack Black

Jeff Portnoy

Jay Baruchel

Kevin Sandusky

Brandon T. Jackson

Alpa Chino

Brandon Soo Hoo

Tran

Matthew McConaughey

Rick Peck

Tom Cruise

Les Grossman

Nick Nolte

Four Leaf Tayback

Danny McBride

Cody

Steve Coogan

Damien Cockburn

Bill Hader

Rob Slolom

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tropic Thunder in Canada?+

In Canada, Tropic Thunder is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Tropic Thunder on Netflix?+

Tropic Thunder is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Tropic Thunder?+

Tropic Thunder has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Tropic Thunder?+

Tropic Thunder stars Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel and Brandon T. Jackson.

When did Tropic Thunder come out?+

Tropic Thunder is a 2008 movie directed by Ben Stiller.

What genre is Tropic Thunder?+

Tropic Thunder is Action, Comedy, Adventure and War film.

Who directed Tropic Thunder?+

Tropic Thunder was directed by Ben Stiller.