Black Hawk Down

Name: Black Hawk Down
Director: Ridley Scott
Genre: War, History, Action
Released: 2001-01-01
Duration: 145 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Josh Hartnett, Eric Bana, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, William Fichtner

2001Dir. Ridley Scott2h 25m

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Runtime2h 25m

Released2001

Budget$92M

Box office$173M

DirectorRidley Scott

About This Movie

Black Hawk Down captures the chaos and intensity of modern warfare like few others. Ridley Scott's direction gives it a gritty realism, with a cast led by Josh Hartnett and Ewan McGregor delivering raw, grounded performances that feel authentic. The film's pacing is relentless, packing in moments of both raw action and quiet tension. The practical effects, especially the helicopter crashes, are striking—no CGI nonsense here. You'll feel the weight of every bullet and explosion. The themes of brotherhood and the moral complexities of combat are woven throughout, giving it a depth that sometimes gets overshadowed by the action. It's a tough watch but definitely leaves an impression.

Released in theaters on December 18, 2001Shot in Morocco, doubling for SomaliaWon 2 Academy Awards for sound and film editingCinematographer Roger Deakins contributed to its visual style