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Under Fire

1983·Movie
2h 8min·R
66
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

The first casualty of war is the truth.

Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.
Political ThrillerWar DramaJournalism EthicsHistorical ConflictIntense RomanceMoral DilemmasTense AtmosphereStrong PerformancesIconic Score1970s Nicaragua

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Under Fire legally?

Under Fire is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Under Fire worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Under Fire rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and sexual content.

How long is Under Fire?

2 h 8 min

Under Fire runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Under Fire?

Critics81
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Under Fire higher (81) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Under Fire in?

EnglishSpanishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Spanish, Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Under Fire?

19ARATAUBECACLCODEESFRGBGGIEIN+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Under Fire in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Under Fire use?

Worth ItMy God, What Have I Done?Living MacGuffinGilligan CutThe CasanovaBoth Sides Have a PointIntrepid ReporterFake-Out Make-OutMissing White Woman SyndromeHistorical Domain CharacterO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessWhat the Hell, Hero?and 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Under Fire, including Worth It, My God, What Have I Done?, Living MacGuffin.