---
title: "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/whiskey-tango-foxtrot-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 279641
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/whiskey-tango-foxtrot-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures, Broadway Video, Little Stranger. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Reporter Kim Baker swaps desk work for a dangerous assignment in Afghanistan, discovering her strength."

### Why Watch
- Sharp humor about war reporting
- Tina Fey leads with a strong performance
- Blend of comedy with real‑world setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mix of comedy and serious war backdrop may not suit all tastes
- Tone & Suitability: The film mixes humor with war‑zone realities, making it best for mature audiences comfortable with light‑hearted conflict portrayals.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama, war, satirical, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/whiskey-tango-foxtrot-2016#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, Broadway Video, Little Stranger

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tina Fey** as *Kim Barker*
- **Margot Robbie** as *Tanya Vanderpoel*
- **Billy Bob Thornton** as *General Hollanek*
- **Martin Freeman** as *Iain MacKelpie*
- **Josh Charles** as *Chris*
- **Alfred Molina** as *Ali Massoud Sadiq*
- **Christopher Abbott** as *Fahim Ahmadzai*
- **Nicholas Braun** as *Tall Brian*
- **Cherry Jones** as *Geri Taub*
- **Sheila Vand** as *Shakira*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Whiskey Tango Foxtrot belong to?
It is a biographical war comedy‑drama film.

### Q: Who directed the movie?
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa directed the film.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Robert Carlock.

### Q: Who stars as the lead reporter Kim Baker?
Tina Fey portrays Kim Baker.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on March 4, 2016 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Whiskey Tango Foxtrot — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/279641)
- [Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey_Tango_Foxtrot_(film))
- [Prime Video: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot](https://www.primevideo.com/-/cs/detail/0HST9AFK2WG2GNDRD851Q4Q6TL)

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