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War Dogs

2016·Movie
1h 54min·R
IMDb7.1Metacritic576.9Rotten Tomatoes62%69%

Where to watch

Prime

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War Dogs fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Class and money, everyday modern life, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing and score

  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

An American dream

Based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan.
True Crime SatireMilitary Industrial Complex CritiqueBuddy Comedy DramaHigh-Stakes HustleMoral AmbiguityFast-Paced BiopicAbsurd RealityCharismatic Anti-HeroesCapitalist Greed

Crew

Directed by:
Todd Phillips, Steve Gehrke, Tom Davies
Written by:
Todd Phillips, Jason Smilovic, Stephen Chin
Produced by:
Bradley Cooper, Todd Phillips, John Papsidera
Composed by:
Tom Ozanich, Catherine Harper, Cliff Martinez

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about War Dogs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream War Dogs legally?

Prime

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

Is War Dogs worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is War Dogs rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is War Dogs?

1 h 54 min

War Dogs runs 1 h 54 min.

Is War Dogs based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on War Dogs?

Critics60
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate War Dogs higher (70) than critics (60). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was War Dogs a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$86 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $86 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is War Dogs in?

EnglishAlbanianArabicRomanian

It was made in English, with some Albanian, Arabic, Romanian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch War Dogs?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for War Dogs in 125 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does War Dogs use?

Comically Small BribeDick Dastardly Stops to CheatFatal FlawGood-Times MontageThe Rich Have White StuffHollywood HistoryHypocriteInformed JudaismA.K.A.-47Disproportionate RetributionSuspiciously Apropos MusicManipulative Bastardand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for War Dogs, including Comically Small Bribe, Dick Dastardly Stops to Cheat, Fatal Flaw.