Black Hawk Down (2001)
American soldiers face relentless urban combat when a mission to capture a warlord's lieutenants goes awry.
When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from the militia on the ground.
How intense is Black Hawk Down?
Black Hawk Down is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Black Hawk Down feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulepic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream Black Hawk Down
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Is Black Hawk Down for you?
Is Black Hawk Down scary?
Only a little. Black Hawk Down has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Black Hawk Down gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Black Hawk Down sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Black Hawk Down OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Black Hawk Down?
Black Hawk Down runs 2h 25m.
Where can I stream Black Hawk Down?
Black Hawk Down is streaming on MGM+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Black Hawk Down have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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