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Behind Enemy Lines

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

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

War and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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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 ActionMilitary ThrillerSurvival StoryBehind Enemy LinesRelentless PursuitIntense War ActionAerial CombatEscape & EvasionHeroic Rescue

Crew

Directed by:
John Moore, Steve M. Davison, Hope Garrison
Written by:
Zak Penn, John Thomas, Jim Thomas
Produced by:
John Davis, Stephanie Austin, Eyde Belasco
Composed by:
Steve Bissinger, David Lucarelli, Derek Casari

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Questions about Behind Enemy Lines

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Where can I stream Behind Enemy Lines legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloYouTube TVStarz

Behind Enemy Lines is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Behind Enemy Lines worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Behind Enemy Lines rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Behind Enemy Lines?

1 h 46 min

Behind Enemy Lines runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Behind Enemy Lines based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Behind Enemy Lines?

Critics49
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Behind Enemy Lines higher (62) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Behind Enemy Lines a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$92 million

Yes. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $92 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Behind Enemy Lines in?

EnglishCzechSpanishSerbian (Latin)

It was made in English, with some Czech, Spanish, Serbian (Latin). Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Behind Enemy Lines?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Behind Enemy Lines in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Behind Enemy Lines, including Ripped from the Headlines, Tough Love, Mood Whiplash.