Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

2016 · 112 min · EN · R · 6.3 (1,081 votes)

Dir. Glenn Ficarra, John Requa · Starring Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Josh Charles, Alfred Molina · Music Nick Urata

“From the headlines to the front lines.”

ComedyDramaWar

Stuck in a rut, reporter Kim Baker decides to shake things up by leaving her desk job in New York and taking a dangerous assignment in Afghanistan. Far from home and completely out of her comfort zone, a culture-shocked Kim befriends an adventurous reporter Tanya Vanderpoel, a stern Colonel, and a charming photojournalist to help her navigate this crazy new world.

VIBE

This film offers a cynical, darkly comedic lens on the chaos of war journalism. It's a gritty yet bold exploration of culture clash and self-discovery, balancing unsettling realities with moments of unexpected humor. A character-driven journey through an absurd world.

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