War Dogs Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 14, 2016

War Dogs

Release Date: Friday, August 19, 2016 Theaters

Director: Todd Phillips

Starring: Miles Teller • Jonah Hill • Ana de Armas • JB Blanc • Shaun Toub

R Comedy N/A

3.38 / 5.0

67% WILL SEE 33% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Based on a true story, War Dogs follows two friends in their early 20s (Hill and Teller) living in Miami Beach during the Iraq War who 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.

Comedy

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Who stars in War Dogs – Cast List

Miles Teller
... David Packouz

Eternity, Michael
Jonah Hill
... Efraim Diveroli

The Wolf of Wall Street, Moneyball
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Ana de Armas
Eden, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
J
JB Blanc
... Bashkim

Tristan + Isolde
Shaun Toub
... Marlboro

The Nativity Story, The Kite Runner
Bradley Cooper
Is This Thing On?, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Who is making War Dogs – Crew List

A look at War Dogs behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Todd Phillips last helmed Joker: Folie à Deux and Joker. The film's writer Stephen Chin last penned 77 Sunset Strip.

Director: Todd Phillips
Screenwriters: Stephen Chin
Todd Phillips
Jason Smilovic
Producers: Scott Budnick
Bradley Cooper
Mark Gordon
Todd Phillips
Bryan Zuriff

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Green Hat Films
The Mark Gordon Company

Production – What we know about the War Dogs

Key Facts

Based on article in the March 2011 issue of "Rolling Stone" magazine.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2015

Completed

Changed War Dogs movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2015

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Feb 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Jul 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout, drug use and some sexual references
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Arms & the Dudes
Language: English

War Dogs Trailers and Clips

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War Dogs Release Date: When was the film released?

War Dogs was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 19 , 2016. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Kubo and the Two Strings, Ben Hur and Hell or High Water.