When was Basic released?

Basic was released on 2003-04-18.

Basic was directed by John McTiernan.

Basic belongs to these genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery.

The main cast includes Taye Diggs, Dash Mihok, Cristián de la Fuente.

Is there a trailer for Basic?

Yes, the official trailer is available on this page.

Basic

Deception is their most dangerous weapon.

Key facts

Release date: 2003-04-18
Runtime: 98 min
Genres: Thriller Crime Mystery
Director: John McTiernan
Rating: 6.5

In short

Basic is a 2003 Thriller, Crime, Mystery film directed by John McTiernan. It runs 98 minutes and is rated 6.5/10 on TMDB. It was released on 2003-04-18.

Updated 2026-10-17

Overview

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.

Frequently asked questions

When was Basic released?: Basic was released on 2003-04-18.
Who directed Basic?: Basic was directed by John McTiernan.
How long is Basic?: Basic runs 98 minutes.
What genre is Basic?: Basic belongs to these genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery.
Who stars in Basic?: The main cast includes Taye Diggs, Dash Mihok, Cristián de la Fuente.
Is there a trailer for Basic?: Yes, the official trailer is available on this page.