Basic(2003)
Deception is their most dangerous weapon.
Basic Synopsis
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 (2003) is a action, thriller and crime film directed by John McTiernan, released on April 18, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars John Travolta, Connie Nielsen, Samuel L. Jackson and Tim Daly. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,171 ratings.
- Director:
- John McTiernan
- Writers:
- James Vanderbilt
- Producers:
- Mike Medavoy, James Vanderbilt, Arnold Messer
- Cinematographer:
- Steve Mason
- Composer:
- Klaus Badelt
- Production:
- Phoenix Pictures, Intermedia Films, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
- Revenue:
- $42,792,561
- Status:
- Released
Basic (2003) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Basic before you stream it.
Basic Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by John McTiernan, written by James Vanderbilt, produced by Mike Medavoy, James Vanderbilt and Arnold Messer.
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Basic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 1,171 ratings.
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Basic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Basic online?
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Basic (2003) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Basic?
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The main cast of Basic (2003) includes John Travolta, Connie Nielsen, Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Daly and Giovanni Ribisi. The film was directed by John McTiernan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Basic released?
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Basic was released on April 18, 2003 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Basic worth watching?
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Basic (2003) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 1,171 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Basic?
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Yes. The official Basic trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.