What is the Metascore for Tropic Thunder?

Tropic Thunder has a Metascore of 71 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Tropic Thunder?

Tropic Thunder is available on Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Tropic Thunder streaming in?

Tropic Thunder streams on U-NEXT in Japan; iflix in Malaysia; iflix in the Philippines; iflix in Thailand; Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+ in the United Kingdom; Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+ in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Tropic Thunder

Directed by Ben Stiller · 2008 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Tropic Thunder (2008) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (82%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

75%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

82% Editorial Rating

70% Audience snapshot · excluded

71 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

7.1 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 47m
Cast: Tom Cruise , Ben Stiller , Robert Downey Jr. , Jack Black , Jay Baruchel , Brandon T. Jackson , Brandon Soo Hoo , Matthew McConaughey , Nick Nolte , Danny McBride
Streaming: Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Tropic Thunder (2008)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Prime Video
Hulu
Paramount+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Tropic Thunder by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
Malaysia	iflix
Philippines	iflix
Thailand	iflix
United Kingdom	Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+
United States	Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (82/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
Metascore is generally favorable (71/100).
Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded action, comedy, war pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Tropic Thunder worth watching?

Yes — Tropic Thunder earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Cruise’s bald Les Grossman cameo steals Stiller’s Hollywood satire — still one of his funniest turns.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (82%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

What is Tropic Thunder about?

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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