The Base (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1999, The Base is an action and drama film directed by Mark L. Lester, running about 93 minutes. “One Man. The Strength Of An Army.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Major Murphy, a US Army Investigator, has received a new assignment. Sgt. Gammon is suspected of dealing cocaine from his base, and Murphy must gather enough evidence to shut down Gammon and his entire operation. Along with his partner, Lt. Andrews, the Major goes undercover to infiltrate the gang and find out just how far up the chain of command these activities are going.
Who’s in it. The Base stars Mark Dacascos as Maj. John Murphy / Cpl. John Dalton, Tim Abell as Sgt. Michael S. Gammon, Paula Trickey as Lt. Kelly Andrews and Noah Blake as Cpl. Nicholas Castellano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Base has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Base page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Base 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 The Base (1999)?
- In US, The Base is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Base worth watching?
- The Base holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Base?
- The Base stars Mark Dacascos, Tim Abell, Paula Trickey, Noah Blake and Darcas Macopson.
- When was The Base released?
- The Base was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.