The dark comedy crime film War Dogs is based on true events. The film is coming to Netflix tonight for subscribers to watch.

The film first came out in 2016 and was a hit at its time. War Dogs is directed by Todd Phillips and written by Phillips, Jason Smilovic, and Stephen Chin. The screenwriter Stephen Chin explains how many of the incidents on his own experiences in Iraq were shown in the film.

“With the war in Iraq raging on, a young man offers his childhood friend a chance to make big money by becoming an international arms dealer. Together, they exploit a government initiative that allows businesses to bid on U.S. military contracts. Starting small allows the duo to rake in money and live the high life. They soon find themselves in over their heads after landing a $300 million deal to supply Afghan forces, a deal that puts them in business with some very shady people.”

• Jonah Hill as Efraim Diveroli 
• Miles Teller as David Packouz
• Ana de Armas as Iz
• Bradley Cooper as Henry Girard
• Kevin Pollak as Ralph Slutzky
• Patrick St. Esprit as Captain Phillip Santos
• Shaun Toub as Marlboro
• JB Blanc as Bashkim
• Gabriel Spahiu as Enver
• Barry Livingston as Army Bureaucrat
• Eddie Jemison as Hilldale Home Manager
• David Packouz as Singer at Hilldale Home
• Wallace Langham as Vegas X Supplier

At first, Jesse Eisenberg and Shia LaBeouf were first set to star in the film;  however, Jonah Hill and Miles Teller were cast. 

War Dogs will be available on Netflix for subscribers to watch at 12:01 am PT on February 8, 2021.

If you are looking for impressive content based on a true event, we recommend you to watch Ward Dogs!