Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)
From the headlines to the front lines.
In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker decides to shake up her routine by taking a daring new assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dislodged from her comfortable American lifestyle, Barker finds herself in the middle of an out-of-control war zone. Luckily, she meets Tanya Vanderpoel, a fellow journalist who takes the shell-shocked reporter under her wing. Amid the militants, warlords and nighttime partying, Barker discovers the key to becoming a successful correspondent.
Cast
- Tina Fey - Kim Barker
- Margot Robbie - Tanya Vanderpoel
- Billy Bob Thornton - General Hollanek
- Martin Freeman - Iain MacKelpie
- Josh Charles - Chris
- Alfred Molina - Ali Massoud Sadiq
- Christopher Abbott - Fahim Ahmadzai
- Nicholas Braun - Tall Brian
- Cherry Jones - Geri Taub
- Sheila Vand - Shakira
Screenplay
- Robert Carlock
- Kim Barker (Book)
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
rescue, journalist, based on novel or book, kidnapping, journalism, afghanistan, based on true story, taliban, terrorism, soldier, cynical, foreign correspondent, embedded journalism, war journalism, playful
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot about?
- In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker decides to shake up her routine by taking a daring new assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dislodged from her comfortable American lifestyle, Barker finds herself in the middle of an out-of-control war zone. Luckily, she meets Tanya Vanderpoel, a fellow journalist who takes the shell-shocked reporter under her wing. Amid the militants, warlords and nighttime partying, Barker discovers the key to becoming a successful correspondent.
- Who directed Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot was directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa.
- Who stars in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot stars Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Josh Charles, Alfred Molina.
- How long is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a Comedy, Drama, War film.
- What is the budget of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot had a budget of $35M.
- How much did Whiskey Tango Foxtrot gross?
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot grossed $48M worldwide.
- Where was Whiskey Tango Foxtrot produced?
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
- The themes of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Dark Comedy and Irony.