Under Siege (1992)
A ship's cook, a former SEAL, single-handedly battles terrorists to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.
A disgruntled ex-CIA operative, his assistant and their assembled group of terrorists seize a battleship with nuclear blackmail in mind. They've planned for every contingency but ignore the ship's cook, former Navy SEAL Casey Ryback—an error that could be fatal.
How intense is Under Siege?
Under Siege 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 and fine in the background. Rated R.
What Under Siege feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream Under Siege
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Is Under Siege for you?
Is Under Siege scary?
Only a little. Under Siege has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Under Siege gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Under Siege sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Under Siege 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 Under Siege?
Under Siege runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Under Siege?
Under Siege is streaming on Hoopla.
Does Under Siege have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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