War Machine is a 2017 American satirical war comedy film that takes audiences inside the complex machinery of modern war. Inspired by the true story of General Stanley McChrystal, the film follows a rock star general who is determined to win the 'impossible' war in Afghanistan. Directed by David Michôd and starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Michael Hall, and Tilda Swinton, War Machine blends comedy, drama, and war genres to provide a satirical commentary on the realities of warfare.