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Basic

6.520031h 38mRMovieActionThrillerCrime

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…

DirectorJohn McTiernan

WriterJames Vanderbilt

ProducersMike Medavoy·James Vanderbilt

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Shahid VIP

Availability shown for Egypt · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John McTiernan

John Travolta

DEA Agent Tom Hardy

Connie Nielsen

CPT Julie Osborne

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Drill Sgt. SFC Nathan West

Tim Daly

COL Bill Styles

Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi

2LT Levi Kendall

Brian Van Holt

Taye Diggs

Dash Mihok

Cristián de la Fuente

Cristián de la Fuente

Roselyn Sánchez

Roselyn Sánchez

Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr.

Dr. Pete Vilmer

Margaret Travolta

Margaret Travolta

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Basic — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Basic?

Basic is streaming on Shahid VIP in Egypt. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Basic on Netflix?

No, Basic is not on Netflix in Egypt as of August 2026. It's currently on Shahid VIP.

Is Basic on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Basic isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Egypt right now. It's on Shahid VIP instead.

Where can I watch Basic for free?

Basic is available on Shahid VIP in Egypt, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.