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Netflix: War Dogs with Miles Teller and Jonah Hill became the No. 10 movie in the US

Miles Teller and Jonah Hill teamed up a few years ago to create a comedy-drama based on true events, and now it's the No. 10 movie on Netflix in the United States. Here are the details.

Jonah Hill and Miles Teller in War Dogs.
© IMDbJonah Hill and Miles Teller in War Dogs.

When talking about one of the best comedic duos on the big screen, surely Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick) and Jonah Hill (Superbad) make the list, as they demonstrated great chemistry in their comedy “War Dogs“.

The biographical crime film was released in 2016 and has been gaining views ever since. This week, it has become one of the most-watched films on Netflix in the United States, ranking in the American Top 10.

Directed by Todd Phillips, known for blockbuster hits like “Joker” starring Joaquin Phoenix and The Hangover with Bradley Cooper, the story is based on the Rolling Stone article “Arms and the Dudes” by Guy Lawson.

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War Dogs ranked Top 10 movie on Netflix US

War Dogs” is not just an ordinary American comedy-drama based on true events; in recent weeks, it has been accumulating new views and making its way into the US Top 10 on Netflix.

Flix Patrol reported that the title is one of the strongest trends in the United States, especially among users who enjoy war comedy dramas, and it has managed to surpass multiple well-known productions.

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The movie is inspired by a Rolling Stone article titled “Arms and the Dudes” written by Guy Lawson, which tells the true story of two young men who became arms contractors for the United States government.

The story follows two young entrepreneurs, David Packouz (played by Miles Teller) and Efraim Diveroli (played by Jonah Hill), who get involved in the lucrative business of selling arms to the United States government.

Taking advantage of a Pentagon initiative that allows small businesses to compete for defense contracts, these friends embark on a dangerous yet profitable adventure and throughout the film, they face ethical and legal challenges.

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Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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