Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Action, Thriller, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 98 min |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 1,178 votes) |
Basic — FAQ
Is Basic worth watching? Basic holds a 6.5/10 rating from 1,178 viewers. 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 r
Who directed Basic? Directed by John McTiernan.
Who is in the cast of Basic? It stars John Travolta, Connie Nielsen, Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Daly, Giovanni Ribisi, Brian Van Holt and more.
Where can I stream Basic? You can stream Basic on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Basic release? It released in 2003.
