Basic
2003, English. Directed by John McTiernan.
Deception is their most dangerous weapon.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 1,192 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- John McTiernanDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 18 April 2003
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- James Vanderbilt
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $43M
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Basic: quick answers
Is Basic worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 1,192 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Basic?
Basic runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Basic have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Basic. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Basic suitable for kids?
Basic is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Basic?
If you liked Basic, try In the Electric Mist, The General's Daughter, All the Devils Are Here.
Who directed Basic?
Basic (2003) was directed by John McTiernan and stars John Travolta, Connie Nielsen, Samuel L. Jackson.