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Where to watch Under Fire (1983) tonight

Under Fire (1983) runs 2 h 8 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 195 TMDB members. Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.

Runtime
2 h 8 min — ends 10:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, War
Released
October 21, 1983
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 from 195 votes
Director
Roger Spottiswoode
Starring
Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, Ed Harris
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Under Fire?
Under Fire is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Under Fire rated?
Under Fire is rated R in the US.
Is Under Fire a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Under Fire?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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