Black Hawk Down (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2001, Black Hawk Down is an action, war and history film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 145 minutes. “Leave no man behind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Black Hawk Down stars Josh Hartnett as SSG Matthew Eversmann, Ewan McGregor as Spec. John Grimes, Eric Bana as SFC Norm 'Hoot' Gibson and Tom Sizemore as Lt. Col. Danny McKnight, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Black Hawk Down has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $173M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Philo, YouTube TV and BBC America and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Hawk Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Hawk Down tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Hawk Down (2001)?
- In US, Black Hawk Down is available to stream on Hulu, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Hawk Down worth watching?
- Black Hawk Down holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Hawk Down?
- Black Hawk Down stars Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana, Tom Sizemore and Orlando Bloom.
- When was Black Hawk Down released?
- Black Hawk Down was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.