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Basic

“Deception is their most dangerous weapon.”

6.520031h 38mThrillerCrimeMystery
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Basic at a glance

Basic is a 2003 thriller and crime film, running 1h 38m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

15 age rating1h 38mThrillerCrime

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2003-04-18
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Director
John McTiernan
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.5 / 10 · 1,196 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

When a hurricane hits a US Army base on the edge of the Panama Canal, an elite covert operations team of US Army Rangers recruits are on a routine jungle training exercise that goes horribly awry. Only two recruits are rescued, one of which is badly injured, but both have different accounts regarding the fate of their leader, legendary and ruthless Army Ranger Drill Sergeant Nathan West, and the rest of their platoon. Tom Hardy, an ex-army Ranger turned maverick DEA agent is brought in to solve the mystery and uncover what really happened out there.

Cast

14 names
John TravoltaDEA Agent Tom Hardy
Connie NielsenCPT Julie Osborne
Samuel L. JacksonDrill Sgt. SFC Nathan West
Tim DalyCOL Bill Styles
Giovanni Ribisi2LT Levi Kendall
Brian Van HoltSGT Ray Dunbar
Taye DiggsPike
Dash MihokSGT Mueller
Cristián de la FuenteCastro
Roselyn SánchezNuñez
Harry Connick Jr.Dr. Pete Vilmer
Margaret TravoltaNurse #1
Dena JohnstonNurse #2
Nick LorenHelicopter Pilot

Questions about Basic

Quick answers
Where can I watch Basic in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Basic is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Basic suitable for children?

Basic is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Basic on PelisPlus UK?

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What is Basic about?

When a hurricane hits a US Army base on the edge of the Panama Canal, an elite covert operations team of US Army Rangers recruits are on a routine jungle training exercise that goes horribly awry. Only two recruits are rescued, one of which is badly injured, but both have different accounts regarding the fate of…

How long is Basic?

Basic runs for 1h 38m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Basic trailer?

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