Behind Enemy Lines (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, Behind Enemy Lines is an action, thriller, drama and war film directed by John Moore, running about 106 minutes. “His only weapon is his will to survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While flying a routine reconnaissance mission over Bosnia, fighter pilot Chris Burnett photographs something he wasn't supposed to see and gets shot down behind enemy lines, where he must outrun an army led by a ruthless Serbian general. With time running out and a deadly tracker on his trail, Burnett's commanding officer decides to risk his career and launch a renegade rescue mission to save his life.
Who’s in it. Behind Enemy Lines stars Owen Wilson as Lt. Chris Burnett, Gene Hackman as Admiral Leslie McMahon Reigart, Gabriel Macht as Stackhouse and Charles Malik Whitfield as Capt. Rodway, USMC, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Behind Enemy Lines has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $91.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Behind Enemy Lines page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind Enemy Lines 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 Behind Enemy Lines (2001)?
- In US, Behind Enemy Lines is available to 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 Behind Enemy Lines worth watching?
- Behind Enemy Lines holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind Enemy Lines?
- Behind Enemy Lines stars Owen Wilson, Gene Hackman, Gabriel Macht, Charles Malik Whitfield and David Keith.
- When was Behind Enemy Lines released?
- Behind Enemy Lines was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.