Directed by:
Ben StillerCinematography:
John TollComposer:
Theodore ShapiroCast:
Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Nick Nolte, Danny McBride, Steve Coogan, Bill Hader, Reggie Lee, Christine Taylor, Brandon T. Jackson (more)Plots(1)
Ben Stiller's satirical look at Hollywood, Tropic Thunder concerns the production of an epic Vietnam War film that quickly derails thanks to the giant egos of everyone involved in the production. Stiller stars as Tugg Speedman, an action hero trying to segue out of that genre. Jack Black plays Jeff Portnoy, a drug-addicted fat comic also attempting to change his image by taking on such a serious film. They star alongside Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey Jr.), one of the world's most awarded actors, and a man who insists on immersing himself totally in a role. In this case, that means Lazarus has had his skin dyed in order to portray an African-American soldier. After their outrageous behavior lands the film's director, Damien Cockburn (Steve Coogan), in very hot water with producer Les Grossman (Tom Cruise), Cockburn takes the advice of grizzled Vietnam vet Four Leaf Tayback (Nick Nolte); in order to gain control of his performers, Cockburn drops the actors off in the jungle, planning to film the movie guerrilla-style with hidden cameras. When the group stumbles upon a heroin production camp, the actors are unaware that they are in very real danger. (Paramount Pictures)
(more)Cast
![Jennifer Love Hewitt](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/243/166243437_b21731.jpg)
Jennifer Love Hewitt
USA
Best movies:
A Christmas Carol (2004) (TV movie)
The Lost Valentine (2011) (TV movie)
If Only (2004)
![Alicia Silverstone](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/751/163751048_5f9f58.jpg)
Alicia Silverstone
USA
Best movies:
Aerosmith: Big Ones You Can Look at (1994) (music video)
Blast from the Past (1999)
Reptile (2023)
![Tyra Banks](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270843_19eb19.jpg)
Tyra Banks
USA
Best movies:
Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory (1995) (video compilation)
Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael (1999) (video compilation)
Love & Basketball (2000)
![Maria Menounos](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/713/161713401_212665.jpg)
Maria Menounos
USA
Best movies:
The Boys (2019) (series)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Fantastic Four (2005)
![Jason Bateman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/305/166305003_c2ceb4.jpg)
Jason Bateman
USA
Best movies:
Zootopia (2016)
Disconnect (2012)
Juno (2007)
![Lance Bass](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272098_d0860a.jpg)
Lance Bass
USA
Best movies:
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001) (concert)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007)
![Miko Hughes](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/402/402344_e4e0f9.jpg)
Miko Hughes
USA
Best movies:
Apollo 13 (1995)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Pet Sematary (1989)
![Kevin Pollak](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/799/159799518_d63e56.jpg)
Kevin Pollak
USA
Best movies:
Casino (1995)
The Usual Suspects (1995)
The Lost Room (2006) (series)
![Justin Theroux](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/443/161443599_93a7cc.jpg)
Justin Theroux
USA
Best movies:
Mulholland Dr. (1999) (TV movie)
John Adams (2008) (series)
Mulholland Drive (2001)
![Anya Monzikova](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/031/567/31567863_778f2c.jpg)
Anya Monzikova
Soviet Union
Best movies:
Iron Man 2 (2010)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Surrogates (2009)
![Linda Bella](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/124/120/124120259_cea9f8.jpg)
Linda Bella
France
Best movies:
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Ecstasy (2011)
First Dog (2010)
![DJ Rivers](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/570/158570742_79b47d.jpg)
DJ Rivers
Best movies:
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Hancock (2008)
![Amy Stiller](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/345/161345372_87e793.jpg)
Amy Stiller
USA
Best movies:
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Brandon Soo Hoo
USA
Best movies:
Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017)
Ender's Game (2013)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
![Nadine Ellis](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/301/163301938_236f69.jpg)
Nadine Ellis
Best movies:
(500) Days of Summer (2009)
Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
Starsky & Hutch (2004)
David Pressman
USA
Best movies:
Stargate (1994)
Starsky & Hutch (2004)
Independence Day (1996)
Natalie Cohen
USA
Best movies:
The Hangover (2009)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
Rachel Avery
Best movies:
The Giant Mechanical Man (2012)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Bliss (2019)
Trieu Tran
Best movies:
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Hancock (2008)
How High (2001)
Angela Daun
Best movies:
Deja Vu (2006)
Tropic Thunder (2008)
A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III (2012)