---
title: "This Means War"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/this-means-war-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 59962
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# This Means War (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/this-means-war-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

This Means War is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Dune Entertainment, Overbrook Entertainment, Robert Simonds Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two top CIA operatives discover they are dating the same woman."

### Why Watch
- features two top CIA operatives
- combines action and comedy

### Caveats & Content Note
- the operatives wage an epic battle against each other
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13 with action and romance themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, romance, spy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: McG
- **Networks / Studios**: Dune Entertainment, Overbrook Entertainment, Robert Simonds Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Reese Witherspoon** as *Lauren*
- **Chris Pine** as *FDR Foster*
- **Tom Hardy** as *Tuck*
- **Til Schweiger** as *Heinrich*
- **Chelsea Handler** as *Trish*
- **John Paul Ruttan** as *Joe*
- **Abigail Spencer** as *Katie*
- **Angela Bassett** as *Collins*
- **Rosemary Harris** as *Nana Foster*
- **George Touliatos** as *Grandpa Foster*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is an action, comedy, and romance film.

### Q: When was it released in the US?
It was released on 02/17/2012.

### Q: What is the run time?
The run time is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: What is the rating?
The film is rated PG-13.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [This Means War — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/59962)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*