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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

  • 2016
  • 14A
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
54K
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Tina Fey in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)
Based on the Kim Barker's memoir, Tina Fey plays a journalist reporting from war-town Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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BiographyComedyDrama

A journalist recounts her wartime coverage in Afghanistan.A journalist recounts her wartime coverage in Afghanistan.A journalist recounts her wartime coverage in Afghanistan.

  • Directors
    • Glenn Ficarra
    • John Requa
  • Writers
    • Robert Carlock
    • Kim Barker
  • Stars
    • Tina Fey
    • Margot Robbie
    • Martin Freeman
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    54K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Glenn Ficarra
      • John Requa
    • Writers
      • Robert Carlock
      • Kim Barker
    • Stars
      • Tina Fey
      • Margot Robbie
      • Martin Freeman
    • 156User reviews
    • 157Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: Kim And Iain (Deleted Scene)
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    Tina Fey, Nicholas Braun, and Christopher Abbott in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)
    Tina Fey and Margot Robbie in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)
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    Tina Fey and Christopher Abbott in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)
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    Tina Fey and Nicholas Braun in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)
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    Tina Fey, Martin Freeman, and Nicholas Braun in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)
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    Tina Fey in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)
    Tina Fey and Nicholas Braun in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)

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    Tina Fey
    Tina Fey
    • Kim Baker
    Margot Robbie
    Margot Robbie
    • Tanya Vanderpoel
    Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman
    • Iain MacKelpie
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Ali Massoud Sadiq
    Christopher Abbott
    Christopher Abbott
    • Fahim Ahmadzai
    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • General Hollanek
    Nicholas Braun
    Nicholas Braun
    • Tall Brian
    Stephen Peacocke
    Stephen Peacocke
    • Nic
    Sheila Vand
    Sheila Vand
    • Shakira Khar
    Evan Jonigkeit
    Evan Jonigkeit
    • Specialist Coughlin
    Fahim Anwar
    Fahim Anwar
    • Jaweed
    Josh Charles
    Josh Charles
    • Chris
    Cherry Jones
    Cherry Jones
    • Geri Taub
    Scott Takeda
    Scott Takeda
    • Ed Faber
    Eli Goodman
    Eli Goodman
    • Tucker Wang
    Soledad O'Brien
    Soledad O'Brien
    • Soledad O'Brien
    Thomas Kretschmann
    Thomas Kretschmann
    • Airplane Passenger
    Demosthenes Chrysan
    Demosthenes Chrysan
    • Warlord
    • Directors
      • Glenn Ficarra
      • John Requa
    • Writers
      • Robert Carlock
      • Kim Barker
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      "Opening your mouth when getting mortared" means to keep ones mouth open in the event of a bomb, grenade or other explosion. Explosions create waves of increased pressure, followed by negative pressure, which can be extremely damaging to ears and internal organs. Keeping ones mouth open is said to equalize pressure, therefore reducing internal damage.
    • Goofs
      During the early parts of her interviews with the Marines in the field, several Marines identify themselves by their rank. Several state a rank different than the rank indicated on their uniform.
    • Quotes

      Specialist Coughlin: You embrace the suck and move the fuck forward.

    • Connections
      Featured in Roeper's Reviews: Richard Roeper's Top 16 Films for 2016 (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Jump Around
      Written by DJ Muggs (as Larry Muggerud), Erik Schrody, Kal Mann & Dave Appell (as David Appell)

      Performed by House of Pain

      Courtesy of Tommy Boy Music

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

      Under license from ABKCO Music & Records Inc.

    User reviews156

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    Way better than I thought!
    I went to a screening of WTF, and really just went because it was a free night out away from stress. But I'd have happily paid for this movie. It was well written, the music was spot on (and, for me, music makes or breaks a movie). It's also not a chick flick as I thought. I hope that people will see this movie, because I thoroughly enjoyed it. Frankly, I'm shocked at the low metascore. It deserved much better. Maybe it's one of those "sleeper" movies.

    There were plenty of belly laughs, but also drama and action. This movie felt real, and not just because it was based on a true story, but because of the acting, dialog, writing, and heck probably all the aspects of movie making. This isn't a farce, or silly slapstick, I guess I'd call it a dramedy. Or even a drama with a lot of funny moments.

    I don't think I've ever seen Tina Fey do such a great job in a dramatic role, and Martin Freeman was equally engaging. Even many of the smaller roles were done so well that you felt attached to the characters.

    Again, I wasn't expecting to like the movie, I just wanted a worn-out-mom's-night-out. But what a nice surprise, I did enjoy it! And I think my husband would have also found it as good as I did.

    This movie is good. Go see it.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 4, 2016 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Pashtu
      • Dari
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Taliban Shuffle
    • Filming locations
      • New Delhi Railway Station, Paharganj, Central Delhi, Delhi, India(Kabul, Afghanistan - Airport)
    • Production companies
      • Broadway Video
      • Little Stranger
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,083,334
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,450,275
      • Mar 6, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,972,139
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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