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Behind Enemy Lines

2001·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic496.0

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Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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About

His only weapon is his will to survive.

While flying a routine reconnaissance mission over Bosnia, fighter pilot Lt. Chris Burnett photographs something he wasn't supposed to see and gets shot down behind enemy lines, where he must outrun an army led by a ruthless Serbian general. With time running out and a deadly tracker on his trail, Burnett's commanding officer, Admiral Reigart, decides to risk his career and launch a renegade rescue mission to save his life.
High-Octane Military ThrillerSurvival Against OddsPolitical Conspiracy DramaVisceral Combat SequencesPatriotic HeroismCold War EchoesTense Rescue MissionImmersive Sound DesignStandard Genre Execution

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Directed by:
John Moore
Written by:
Zak Penn, David Veloz, Jim Thomas
Produced by:
John Davis
Composed by:
Don Davis

Sequels and Prequels

Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
GoodWatch score 55
Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil
Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil (2006)
GoodWatch score 21
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia (2009)
GoodWatch score 42
Seal Team Eight: Behind Enemy Lines
Seal Team Eight: Behind Enemy Lines (2014)
GoodWatch score 42

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Questions about Behind Enemy Lines

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Behind Enemy Lines?

PrimefuboTVPhiloYouTube TVStarz

In the United States, Behind Enemy Lines streams on Prime, fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Behind Enemy Lines worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is Behind Enemy Lines okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Behind Enemy Lines plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Behind Enemy Lines use?

Ripped from the HeadlinesTough LoveMood WhiplashCold-Blooded TortureScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!ExpyRetironyGood-Looking PrivatesForeshadowingCruel and Unusual DeathGunship RescueSuper-Persistent Missileand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Ripped from the Headlines, Tough Love, and Mood Whiplash.