War Dogs is a 2016 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Todd Phillips and written by Phillips, Stephen Chin, and Jason Smilovic. The film stars Miles Teller, Jonah Hill, Ana de Armas, and Bradley Cooper, and follows two friends in their early 20s living in Miami during the Iraq War who exploit a little-known government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. military contracts.
The film was a commercial success, grossing over $86 million worldwide against its $45 million production budget. War Dogs was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and earned Jonah Hill a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Where Was War Dogs Filmed?
War Dogs was filmed in several locations in the United States and abroad. The bulk of the movie was shot in Miami, Florida, with scenes also filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Romania.
Miami, Florida
The majority of War Dogs was filmed in Miami, Florida. Many of the scenes were shot in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami, including the exterior of the home where Efraim Diveroli (Jonah Hill) and David Packouz (Miles Teller) live. Other areas of Miami that were used as filming locations include Miami International Airport, the Venetian Causeway, and Brickell Avenue.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The scenes that take place in Las Vegas were filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exterior of the hotel where Packouz and Diveroli stay was filmed at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Other scenes in Las Vegas were filmed at a pawn shop on Las Vegas Boulevard and at the Las Vegas airport.
Romania
The scenes that take place in Iraq were filmed in Romania. The production team chose Romania due to its close proximity to Iraq and its abundance of desert locations that could easily be used to simulate Iraq's landscape. The scenes were filmed in Bucharest, Romania.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was War Dogs filmed?
War Dogs was filmed in several locations in the United States and abroad. The bulk of the movie was shot in Miami, Florida, with scenes also filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Romania.
What was the budget for War Dogs?
The budget for War Dogs was $45 million.
Who wrote War Dogs?
War Dogs was written by Todd Phillips, Stephen Chin, and Jason Smilovic.
Who directed War Dogs?
War Dogs was directed by Todd Phillips.
Who starred in War Dogs?
War Dogs starred Miles Teller, Jonah Hill, Ana de Armas, and Bradley Cooper.
What awards was War Dogs nominated for?
War Dogs was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and earned Jonah Hill a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
How much did War Dogs make at the box office?
War Dogs grossed over $86 million worldwide against its $45 million production budget.
What is the plot of War Dogs?
War Dogs is a 2016 American biographical comedy-drama film about two friends in their early 20s living in Miami during the Iraq War who exploit a little-known government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. military contracts.
Where did War Dogs take place?
War Dogs takes place primarily in Miami, Florida, with scenes also taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada and Romania.
What genre is War Dogs?
War Dogs is a biographical comedy-drama film.
Who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for War Dogs?
Jonah Hill was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in War Dogs, but did not win.
What is the rating of War Dogs?
War Dogs has a rating of R for language throughout, drug use, some sexual references, and brief violence.
When was War Dogs released?
War Dogs was released in the United States on August 19, 2016.
Who produced War Dogs?
War Dogs was produced by Mark Gordon, Todd Phillips, and Bradley Cooper.
What is the theme of War Dogs?
The theme of War Dogs is ambition and greed, as two young men set out to take advantage of a government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. military contracts.
Does War Dogs have a soundtrack?
Yes, War Dogs has a soundtrack composed by Cliff Martinez.
What is the runtime of War Dogs?
The runtime of War Dogs is 114 minutes.