Basic (2003)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Basic
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Philo, Sony Pictures Core | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Netflix, Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Rakuten TV, Plex | Sky | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | — | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid VIP | — | — |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT, Moviecult | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Basic in 53 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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 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. Basic is a Thriller, Crime, Mystery movie, released on 2003-04-18, runtime 98 minutes.
Is Basic worth watching?
TMDB users rate Basic 6.5 out of 10 from 1,195 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Basic?
In the United States, Basic streams on fuboTV, Philo and Sony Pictures Core and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John McTiernan
Cast
- John Travolta as DEA Agent Tom Hardy
- Connie Nielsen as CPT Julie Osborne
- Samuel L. Jackson as Drill Sgt. SFC Nathan West
- Tim Daly as COL Bill Styles
- Giovanni Ribisi as 2LT Levi Kendall
- Brian Van Holt as SGT Ray Dunbar
- Taye Diggs as Pike
- Dash Mihok as SGT Mueller
- Cristián de la Fuente as Castro
- Roselyn Sánchez as Nuñez
- Harry Connick Jr. as Dr. Pete Vilmer
- Margaret Travolta as Nurse #1
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Sources
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