Basic Training (1971) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Now, before we get into the essentials of how you can watch 'Basic Training' right now, here are some important points about the documentary flick. Basic Training starring has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min. The release date of the movie is June 1st, 1971. The movie received a user score of 66/100 on TMDb, which was generated using reviews from 14 verified users.

Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "Shot during the summer of 1970 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Frederick Wiseman’s film Basic Training focuses on a group of men going through infantry training, showing how they are turned from civilians into soldiers. As well as being a unique portrait of the US army at work, the film is also a fascinating snapshot of a time and place at a defining moment in American history."

Ready to press play on 'Basic Training' without leaving the house? Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Frederick Wiseman-directed movie via subscription can be confusing, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Basic Training' on each platform when they are available. 'Basic Training' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Kanopy in the US.