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Basic

6.520031h 38m15MovieActionThrillerCrime

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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Availability shown for Ireland · 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 isn't on any subscription service in Ireland right now, but you can rent or buy it on Sky Store, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Basic on Netflix?

No, Basic is not on Netflix in Ireland as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Sky Store and Apple TV Store.

Is Basic on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Basic isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Ireland right now.

Where can I watch Basic for free?

Basic is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Ireland.