Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
A downed pilot races against time and a ruthless general in a relentless, suspenseful war thriller.
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.
How intense is Behind Enemy Lines?
Behind Enemy Lines is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Behind Enemy Lines feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Behind Enemy Lines
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Is Behind Enemy Lines for you?
Is Behind Enemy Lines scary?
Only a little. Behind Enemy Lines has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Behind Enemy Lines gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Behind Enemy Lines sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Behind Enemy Lines OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Behind Enemy Lines?
Behind Enemy Lines runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream Behind Enemy Lines?
Behind Enemy Lines is streaming on Starz.
Does Behind Enemy Lines have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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