Under Fire (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1983, Under Fire is a drama and war film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, running about 128 minutes. “This wasn't their war but it was their story... and they wouldn't let it go!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.
Who’s in it. Under Fire stars Nick Nolte as Russell Price, Gene Hackman as Alex Grazier, Joanna Cassidy as Claire and Ed Harris as Oates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Under Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under Fire (1983)?
- In US, Under Fire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under Fire worth watching?
- Under Fire holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under Fire?
- Under Fire stars Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, Ed Harris and Jean-Louis Trintignant.
- When was Under Fire released?
- Under Fire was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.