Courage Under Fire

1996 · 1h 56m · Released

R Drama, Thriller, Mystery, War

A US Army officer, who made a "friendly fire" mistake that was covered up, has been reassigned to a desk job. He is tasked to investigate a female chopper commander's worthiness to be awarded the Medal of Honor. At first all seems in order. But then he begins to notice inconsistencies between the testimonies of the witnesses...

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Based on audience scores

6.6 The Movie Database

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Where to stream Courage Under Fire

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Top cast and crew

Edward Zwick Director

Denzel Washington Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling

Meg Ryan Captain Karen Emma Walden

Lou Diamond Phillips Staff Sergeant John Monfriez

Michael Moriarty Brigadier General Hershberg

Matt Damon Ilario

Bronson Pinchot Bruno

Seth Gilliam Stephen Altameyer

Regina Taylor Meredith Serling

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Frequently asked questions about Courage Under Fire

Where can I watch Courage Under Fire in the United States?

Courage Under Fire is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Courage Under Fire?

Courage Under Fire scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Courage Under Fire?

Courage Under Fire stars Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Lou Diamond Phillips, Michael Moriarty, and Matt Damon. Edward Zwick is the director.

How long is Courage Under Fire?

Courage Under Fire runs 1h 56m (116 minutes).

When did Courage Under Fire come out?

Courage Under Fire was released on July 4, 1996.

Which studio made Courage Under Fire?

Courage Under Fire was produced by Davis Entertainment, Fox 2000 Pictures, and Joseph M. Singer Entertainment in the United States.

What was the budget for Courage Under Fire?

Courage Under Fire was made on a budget of $46,000,000.

How much did Courage Under Fire make at the box office?

Courage Under Fire grossed $100,900,000 worldwide, against a budget of $46,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.