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War Machine
Comedy, Drama, War
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.
View on IMDbAppeals to viewers who enjoy dry political satire, flawed larger-than-life leaders, and skeptical examinations of how institutions turn complex conflicts into public performance.
- Tone
- satirical, darkly comic, bleak
- Payoff
- amusement, reflection
- Pacing
- steady
- Intensity
- moderate
- Structure
- linear
- Themes
- military bureaucracy, leadership, hubris, media spectacle, institutional failure
- Setting
- contemporary wartime, military bases and Afghan war zones
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Where to watch
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Netflix
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