MyCinema has not rated Basic for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Basic in the US?

Basic streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Basic runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Is Basic suitable for kids?

Basic is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20031h 38mAction / Thriller / Crime

Basic

Name: Basic
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2003-04-18
Duration: 98 min

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.

TMDB audience score

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Basic at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 38m

At 1h 38m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under action, thriller, and crime.

US availability

1 subscription · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,184 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Basic tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 38m.
It is included with Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,184 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Basic

Is Basic scary?: MyCinema has not rated Basic for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Basic in the US?: Basic streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Basic?: Basic runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Is Basic suitable for kids?: Basic is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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