Tropic Thunder is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Availability checked 21 June 2026.
Where to watch Tropic Thunder
🇺🇸 United States
Good to know
- Director
- Ben Stiller
- Release date
- 2008-08-09
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Language
- English
- 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 War 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 6,989 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tropic Thunder in United States — 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Tropic Thunder in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Tropic Thunder on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex.
Is Tropic Thunder on Netflix?+
Tropic Thunder is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
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 and War film.
Who directed Tropic Thunder?+
Tropic Thunder was directed by Ben Stiller.
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