Basic
Directed by John McTiernan
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.
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Top cast
John Travolta
DEA Agent Tom Hardy
Connie Nielsen
CPT Julie Osborne
Samuel L. Jackson
Drill Sgt. SFC Nathan West
Tim Daly
COL Bill Styles
Giovanni Ribisi
2LT Levi Kendall
Brian Van Holt
SGT Ray Dunbar
Taye Diggs
Pike
Dash Mihok
SGT Mueller
Cristián de la Fuente
Castro
Roselyn Sánchez
Nuñez
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Basic online?
As of September 20, 2026, Basic is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Basic on Netflix?
Not in United States at the moment. However, Basic is on Netflix in Canada. Streaming rights are sold per country, which is why catalogues differ.
Can I rent or buy Basic online?
Yes. In United States, Basic can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Basic?
As of September 20, 2026, Basic is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
