The writer-director says he is proud of the 2008 satire and he will make no apologies for the controversial movie.

In the 2008 Ben Stiller-directed movie, Cruise's Grossman is known for his explosive temper and giant hands, plus some hilarious dancing abilities.

Tom Cruise played a pivotal role in shaping the film Tropic Thunder by suggesting the creation of the character Les Grossman, a foul-mouthed Hollywood producer. His idea, including the character's ...

During an appearance on the New Heights Podcast, Ben Stiller discussed how Tom Cruise helped shaping Tropic Thunder.  ...

Ben Stiller and Tom Cruise worked together on the 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder, and the Oscar winner had an important suggestion to make the film even funnier.

Ben Stiller has revealed the two odd requests Tom Cruise had for his Tropic Thunder character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Tropic Thunder actor, co-writer and director Ben Stiller says Tom Cruise made two very specific demands about the character he’d play before the Hollywood icon agreed to join the cast for the ...

Ben Stiller may have inadvertently fanned the flames of Tropic Thunder ’s several controversies in a Monday episode of Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, revealing that Tom Cruise insisted that his ...

Between its edgy comedy and Robert Downey Jr's character, Ben Stiller believes that Tropic Thunder wouldn't be made today.

Ben Stiller has “discussed” making a ‘Tropic Thunder’ spin-off movie with Tom Cruise. The 59-year-old actor starred in and directed the 2008 satirical comedy - which featured Cruise, 62 ...

Ben Stiller told EXTRA he's spoken to Tom Cruise about reviving his 'Tropic Thunder' character Les Grossman in a movie spinoff.