Black Hawk Down

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100
Total warning time: 1h 15m 45s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:35] Brief scene with a topless woman in a bar.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:12:15 - 00:12:20] Soldiers briefly mention and joke about drug use.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 (1h 15m 15s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 100/100 [00:30:00 - 01:45:00] Intense and graphic combat scenes with gunfire, explosions, and injuries.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 [01:10:30 - 01:10:45] Graphic depiction of a soldier's severe injury and medical treatment.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (20s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:05:10 - 00:05:15] Use of strong language by soldiers.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:25:45 - 00:26:00] Multiple instances of strong language during a tense scene.
Black Hawk Down
Year: 2001
Certificate: A
Runtime: 144 min
Genre: Drama, History, War
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 74
Votes: 364254
Gross: 108,638,745
Director: Ridley Scott
Stars: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Eric Bana
Overview: 160 elite U.S. soldiers drop into Somalia to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord and find themselves in a desperate battle with a large force of heavily-armed Somalis.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Black Hawk Down (2001)?
A: Black Hawk Down is based on the true story of the 1993 U.S. military raid in Mogadishu, Somalia. The mission was intended to capture a Somali warlord, but it quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival when two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, leaving the soldiers stranded in hostile territory.
Q: Who are the main actors in Black Hawk Down?
A: The movie features an ensemble cast including Josh Hartnett as Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann, Ewan McGregor as Specialist John Grimes, Tom Sizemore as Lieutenant Colonel Danny McKnight, and Eric Bana as Sergeant First Class Norm 'Hoot' Gibson.
Q: Who directed Black Hawk Down?
A: Black Hawk Down was directed by Ridley Scott, known for his work on films like Gladiator, Alien, and Blade Runner.
Q: Is Black Hawk Down based on a true story?
A: Yes, Black Hawk Down is based on the real-life events of the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, as detailed in the book 'Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War' by journalist Mark Bowden.
Q: What awards did Black Hawk Down win?
A: Black Hawk Down won two Academy Awards: Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing. It was also nominated for Best Director and Best Cinematography.