

Under Fire
“The first casualty of war is the truth.”
Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.
Where to watch Under Fire in United States
Click a service to open Under Fire there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Under Fire streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Under Fire
Under Fire is a 1983 English-language drama and war film directed by Roger Spottiswoode. The cast is led by Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
Under Fire was produced by Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 21, 1983, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Writers
- Ron Shelton, Clayton Frohman
- Release date
- October 21, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Orion Pictures
Under Fire cast & crew
Under Fire was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and written by Ron Shelton and Clayton Frohman.
The cast features Nick Nolte as Russell Price, Gene Hackman as Alex Grazier, Joanna Cassidy as Claire, Ed Harris as Oates, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Marcel Jazy, and Richard Masur as Hub Kittle.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by John Alcott, and it was produced by Jonathan T. Taplin and Edward Teets.
Is Under Fire worth watching?
Under Fire holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 181 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, Under Fire is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Under Fire
In United States, you can stream Under Fire on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Under Fire

Nick Nolte
Russell Price

Gene Hackman
Alex Grazier

Joanna Cassidy
Claire

Ed Harris
Oates

Jean-Louis Trintignant
Marcel Jazy

Richard Masur
Hub Kittle

Alma Martinez
Isela

René Enríquez
President Anastasio Somoza

Hamilton Camp
Regis Seydor

Jenny Gago
Miss Panama

Eloy Casados
Pedro

Martin LaSalle
Commandante Cinco
Under Fire — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Under Fire in United States?
Under Fire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Under Fire on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Under Fire is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Under Fire in?
Under Fire is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Under Fire?
Under Fire runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is Under Fire rated?
Under Fire is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 181 ratings.











