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The Pentagon Wars

1998·Movie
1h 44min·R
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–84%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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The Pentagon Wars fingerprint

Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos4
  • Wholesome3

Humor

Plenty of satire and situational comedy

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and war

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

They aimed to build the ultimate fighting machine... they missed.

From the director of “Made In America” and “The Money Pit” comes a hilarious look at one of the most expensive blunders in military history. Over 17 years and almost as many billion dollars have gone into devising the BFV (Bradley Fighting Vehicle). There's only one problem. . . it doesn't work. (Spoiler alert: 25 years later ... it does work.)
Military SatireBureaucracy ComedyBlack ComedyPolitical CommentaryDark HumorCynicalWarfare MockeryWorkplace Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Benjamin, Gary Marcus
Written by:
Martyn Burke, Jamie Malanowski, James Burton
Produced by:
Danny DeVito, Stacey Sher, Martyn Burke
Composed by:
Joseph Vitarelli

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Pentagon Wars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Pentagon Wars legally?

HBO Max

The Pentagon Wars is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Pentagon Wars worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pentagon Wars rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Pentagon Wars?

1 h 44 min

The Pentagon Wars runs 1 h 44 min.

Is The Pentagon Wars based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Pentagon Wars in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Pentagon Wars?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pentagon Wars in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Pentagon Wars use?

Spear CarrierNo Name GivenImplausible DeniabilityHow We Got HereRule of ThreeThe Film of the BookArmed FarcesOpen SecretObstructive BureaucratYour MomCorrupt BureaucratAwesome Personnel Carrierand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 storytelling tropes for The Pentagon Wars, including Spear Carrier, No Name Given, Implausible Deniability.