Behind Enemy Lines (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Behind Enemy Lines is a 2001 action thriller directed by John Moore, starring Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $91.8 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on Philo and Starz, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- John Moore
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Behind Enemy Lines About?
The premise of Behind Enemy Lines without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a mission in Colombia, US Navy SEAL Lieutenant Sean Macklin and Master Chief Petty Officer Carter Holt are framed for serious crimes. Now, they must evade capture while battling both warring factions and the authorities who believe them guilty. Their fight for survival becomes a desperate attempt to clear their names and uncover the truth behind the accusations.
Behind Enemy Lines Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sniper
- bosnian war
- aircraft carrier
- fighter pilot
- based on true story
- u.s. navy
- surface to air missile
- on the run
- manhunt
- airplane crash
- survival
- land mine
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- extraction
- rescue
- navigator
- battle
- mass grave
- reconnaissance
- forest
- action hero
- courage
- war crime
- fighter plane
- missile
- ejector seat
- behind enemy lines
- minefield
- slow motion scene
- jet fighter crash
- genocide
- pursuit
- statue
- what happened to epilogue
- outrunning an explosion
- reference to ice cube
- execution
- murder
- gun
- conspiracy
- silencer
- firearm
- semi automatic pistol
- revenge
- neo noir
- evil man
- weapon
- conspiracy thriller
- chase
- anger
- evil
Where to Watch Behind Enemy Lines
Stream it on Philo and Starz, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Behind Enemy Lines Cast
Owen Wilson leads the cast, with Gene Hackman. Directed by John Moore.
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Director John Moore
Behind Enemy Lines Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Behind Enemy Lines 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 64% User score
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Behind Enemy Lines Plot Summary
What happens in Behind Enemy Lines from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In December 1995, amidst the concluding phases of a NATO peacekeeping operation in Bosnia, US Navy flight officer Lieutenant Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson) and pilot Lieutenant Jeremy Stackhouse (Gabriel Macht) are stationed aboard an aircraft carrier in the Adriatic Sea. Tasked with a reconnaissance mission over Bosnia, they unexpectedly discover illicit activities taking place in a restricted demilitarized zone where military operations are prohibited. Eager for a closer view, Burnett convinces Stackhouse to divert their F/A-18 Hornet jet, leading to a grave mistake—they unknowingly capture images of mass graves.
Full summary
The whole story of Behind Enemy Lines, scene by scene
Behind Enemy Lines Box Office & Budget
Behind Enemy Lines grossed $91.8 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 2.3 times what it cost. $58.9 million came from the US and Canada and $32.9 million (36%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$91.8M
2.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $58.9M
- International
- $32.9M
- Budget
- $40M
Behind Enemy Lines Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Behind Enemy Lines ≣ 2001 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Behind Enemy Lines?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary mission of Lieutenant Chris Burnett and Lieutenant Jeremy Stackhouse?
Cars in Behind Enemy Lines
21 cars on screen, including the 1982 Ford F-Series and the 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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KhTZ MT-LB Minor role -
Kurganmashzavod BMP-1 Minor role
Behind Enemy Lines Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Behind Enemy Lines 1” and “エネミー・ライン”.
- Also known as
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- Behind Enemy Lines 1
- エネミー・ライン
- Vihollisen keskellä
- Iza neprijateljskih linija
- Iza neprijateljske linije
- Za sovraznikovo crto
- 深入敌后
- Im Fadenkreuz - Allein gegen alle
- Atrás das Linhas do Inimigo
- En territoire ennemi
- Behind Enemy Lines - Dietro le linee nemiche
- Düşman Hattı
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- Ellenséges terület
- В тылу врага
- Tras la línea enemiga
- Za nepřátelskou linií
- Za Linią Wroga
- В тила на врага
- În spatele linilor inamice
- מאחורי קווי האויב
- Atrás das Linhas Inimigas
- 衝出封鎖線
- Σε Εχθρικό Έδαφος
- Tras Líneas Enemigas
- Ienaidnieka aizmugurē
- Za nepriateľskou líniou
- 에너미 라인스
- แหกมฤตยูแดนข้าศึก
- Phía Sau Chiến Tuyến
- В тилу у ворога
- Už priešo linijos, მტრის ზურგში
- Derrière les lignes ennemies
- Vaenlase tagalas
- 天擊戰線
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Behind Enemy Lines FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Behind Enemy Lines, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Behind Enemy Lines?
Behind Enemy Lines runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Behind Enemy Lines released?
Behind Enemy Lines was released on November 30, 2001.
Who directed Behind Enemy Lines?
Behind Enemy Lines was directed by John Moore.
More films by John Moore Who is in the cast of Behind Enemy Lines?
Behind Enemy Lines stars Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman.
Where can I watch Behind Enemy Lines?
In the US, Behind Enemy Lines is streaming on Philo and Starz and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Behind Enemy Lines make at the box office?
Behind Enemy Lines grossed $91.8 million worldwide ($58.9 million domestic, $32.9 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is Behind Enemy Lines rated?
Behind Enemy Lines has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 49 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Behind Enemy Lines have a post-credit scene?
No. Behind Enemy Lines has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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