Firebase
Set during the Vietnam war, Firebase follows American soldier Hines through an ever-deepening web of science fiction madness.
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About Firebase
Firebase is a 2017 English-language action, science fiction and war film directed by Neill Blomkamp. The cast is led by Steve Boyle, Nic Rhind, Robert Hobbs. It has a runtime of 0h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings.
Firebase was produced by Oats Studios and made in Canada. It was released on June 28, 2017.
- Director
- Neill Blomkamp
- Writers
- Thomas Sweterlitsch, Neill Blomkamp
- Release date
- June 28, 2017
- OTT release
- June 28, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Production
- Oats Studios
Firebase cast & crew
Firebase was directed by Neill Blomkamp and written by Thomas Sweterlitsch and Neill Blomkamp.
The cast features Steve Boyle as Sgt. Hines, Nic Rhind as Jacob Palmer, Robert Hobbs as Sgt. Carr, Chris William Martin as Maj. Brickerson, Tyler Johnston as Sgt. Bracken, and Carlo Yu as River God.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lorne Balfe, cinematography is by Mannie Ferreira, and it was produced by Steven St. Arnaud and Mike Blomkamp.
Is Firebase worth watching?
Firebase holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 166 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 0h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, science fiction, and war, Firebase is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Firebase
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It first became available to stream digitally on June 28, 2017.
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Cast of Firebase
Steve Boyle
Sgt. Hines
Nic Rhind
Jacob Palmer
Robert Hobbs
Sgt. Carr
Chris William Martin
Maj. Brickerson
Tyler Johnston
Sgt. Bracken
Carlo Yu
River God
Pat Mastroianni
Dr. Bonham
Nguyen Thao Than
Vietnamese Woman
Nicole Goliath
River God Wife
Richard Simpson
Door Gunner
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Firebase — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Firebase in United States?
Firebase is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Firebase in?
Firebase is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Vietnamese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Firebase?
Firebase runs 0 hours 27 minutes (27 minutes).
▸What is Firebase rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 166 ratings.
▸When did Firebase release on OTT?
Firebase became available digitally on June 28, 2017.
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