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Under Fire

1983Movie2 h 8 minR

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes90%70%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes90%70%

Summary

Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Roger Spottiswoode
Written by
Ron Shelton, Clayton Frohman
Produced by
Jonathan T. Taplin
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 21, 1983 · 2 h 8 min · R

Released
October 21, 1983
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, Japanese
Made in
United States
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Worth It, My God, What Have I Done?, Living MacGuffin +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Under Fire?"

Questions about Under Fire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Under Fire?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

In the United States, Under Fire streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Under Fire worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Under Fire good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including Worth It, My God, What Have I Done?, and Living MacGuffin.