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War Machine

War Machine

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War Machine

"We're gonna liberate the sh** out of you."

2017

2h 2m

5.6(1253 votes)

Comedy

Drama

War

Overview

A rock star general bent on winning the “impossible” war in Afghanistan takes us inside the complex machinery of modern war. Inspired by the true story of General Stanley McChrystal.

Where to Watch

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Netflix

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Production Companies

Plan B Entertainment

Blue-Tongue Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Gen. Glen McMahon

Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall

Greg Pulver

Emory Cohen

Emory Cohen

Willy Dunne

John Magaro

John Magaro

Cory Staggart

Topher Grace

Topher Grace

Matt Little

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

German Politician

Daniel Betts

Daniel Betts

Simon Ball

Aymen Hamdouchi

Aymen Hamdouchi

Badi Basim

Alan Ruck

Alan Ruck

Pat McKinnon

Anthony Hayes

Anthony Hayes

Pete Duckman

Creative team

Directed by: David Michôd
Written by: David Michôd
Produced by: Michael P. Flannigan
Ted Sarandos

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