Plot
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.
Release Year: 2016
Rating: 7.2/10 (261 voted)
Critic's Score: 58/100
Director: Todd Phillips
Stars: Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Steve Lantz
Storyline
Two friends in their early 20s (Hill and Teller) living in Miami Beach during the Iraq War exploit a little-known government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. Military contracts. Starting small, they begin raking in big money and are living the high life. But the pair gets in over their heads when they land a 300 million dollar deal to arm the Afghan Military - a deal that puts them in business with some very shady people, not the least of which turns out to be the U.S. Government. Based on true events.
Writers: Stephen Chin, Todd Phillips
Cast: Miles Teller -
David Packouz
Steve Lantz -
Security Guard
Gregg Weiner -
Massage Client
David Packouz -
Singer at Hilldale Home
Eddie Jemison -
Hilldale Home Manager
Julian Sergi -
Rosen
Daniel Berson -
Rabbi
Jonah Hill -
Efraim Diveroli
Edson Jean -
Drug Dealer
Damion Johnson -
Drug Dealer
Bethuel Fletcher -
Drug Dealer
Ana de Armas -
Iz
Kevin Pollak -
Ralph Slutzky
Gabriela Alvarez -
Club Girl
Dan Bilzerian -
Dan Bilzerian
Taglines:
Money, corruption and the American dream
Trivia: Jesse Eisenberg and Shia LaBeouf were previously in talks to star. See more »
User Review
Author:
Rating: 7/10
Todd Philips has done a fine job in creating a nice War Comedy. There
haven't been many decent war comedies in the recent times.
War dogs is about two young kids who exploit the not-so-good government
initiative in becoming arms dealers, in the process getting greedy and
in trouble. Based on a real life story of David Packouz and Efraim
Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm
America's allies in Afghanistan, the director has done a great job in
converting a dry story into an entertaining movie.
Jonah Hill keeps up the comedy of the film through out. Miles Teller,
an under rated actor proves yet again that he can be a great actor in
this one. Bradley Cooper's character is well crafted and is
entertaining till the end.
The supporting characters have done a decent job.
This wouldn't be on top movies but sure is a fun watch in summer.
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