Over the years, Ridley Scott has been a part of some of the biggest films. From his work on the ‘Alien’ franchise to films like ‘Prometheus’ and even ‘Gladiator’, he has done a lot of things. 25 years ago, he released a 144-minute-long war epic, ‘Black Hawk Down,’ which was a well-loved feature. Over the years, fans and netizens alike have been left wondering about when they will be able to watch the film online.Now, as per the latest reports, the wait is over as ‘Black Hawk Down’ is officially being released online! Here is what we know so far.
‘Black Hawk Down’ plot and online release
Scott’s old school war epic film ‘Black Hawk Down’ is gaining renewed attention amongst the masses after it was confirmed that it is finally getting an OTT release.The film’s premise is based on the 15-hour U.S. military mission in Mogadishu. The screenplay has been adapted from author Mark Bowden’s recount of the incident. It centres on the tale of a group of elite officers, ranging from Army Rangers, Delta Force operators, and 160th SOAR aviators. They are tasked with the mission to capture the dangerous Mohamed Farrah Aidid, a well-known warlord in the region. Things seem to be going smoothly; however, when the Somali militia shoots down two Black Hawk helicopters, all hell breaks loose.Reportedly, the film was a blockbuster hit upon its release in 2001. It collected around USD 173 million according to trade reports. The film earned massive gains against its main budget of USD 92 million, as reported by Collider at the time.
What is the cast of ‘Black Hawk Down’
The war epic film leads with a big and talented cast. In the lead, Josh Hartnett stars as SSG Matt Eversmann. Other than him, the film also includes Ewan McGregor as SPC John “Grimesey” Grimes, Tom Sizemore as LTC Danny McKnight, Ewen Bremner as SPC Shawn Nelson, Gabriel Casseus as SPC Mike Kurth, Hugh Dancy as SFC Kurt “Doc” Schmid, Ioan Gruffudd as LT John Beales, Tom Guiry as SGT Ed Yurek, Charlie Hofheimer as CPL Jamie Smith, Danny Hoch as SGT Dominick Pilla, Jason Isaacs as CPT Mike Steele, and Brendan Sexton III as PVT Richard “Alphabet” Kowalewski.
About Ridley Scott’s latest project
Now, years later, Scott’s official portfolio as a filmmaker, director, and producer has grown tenfold. On the work front, the director will soon be releasing his post-apocalyptic film, ‘The Dog Stars.’ Starring Josh Brolin, Jacob Elordi, and Margaret Qualley. The film is set around the trio trying to survive a pandemic that has wiped away humanity and has left behind fear and mayhem. When they discover a weird radio transmission, hope arises, resulting in the team setting out on a perilous journey.
Where to watch ‘Black Hawk Down’ online?
The film is available for streaming on various OTT streaming platforms. This includes Peacock and Philo. The film is also available for rental online on Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Spectrum On Demand.