Black Hawk Down (2002)
Black Hawk Down is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Black Hawk Down earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 6,613 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 145 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h 25m on it?
2h 25m of English action, leaning war. With 6,613 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.4/10 across 6,613 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from the militia on the ground.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 25m |
| Watch with family? | R16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / War |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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