Broken Arrow (1996)
A rogue pilot steals nuclear warheads, leading to a relentless, high-octane chase through the desert.
When rogue stealth-fighter pilot Vic Deakins deliberately drops off the radar while on maneuvers, the Air Force ends up with two stolen nuclear warheads -- and Deakins's co-pilot, Riley Hale, is the military's only hope for getting them back. Traversing the deserted canyons of Utah, Hale teams with park ranger Terry Carmichael to put Deakins back in his box.
How intense is Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Broken Arrow feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Broken Arrow
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Broken Arrow for you?
Is Broken Arrow scary?
Only a little. Broken Arrow has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Broken Arrow gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Broken Arrow sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Broken Arrow OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Broken Arrow have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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