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Basic Training is a 1971 documentary and war film from director Frederick Wiseman. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and premiered on June 1, 1971. Basic Training has a TMDB rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 17 votes.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basic Training
What is the release date of Basic Training?
Basic Training was released on June 1, 1971.
How long is Basic Training?
Basic Training runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
Who directed Basic Training?
Basic Training was directed by Frederick Wiseman. The screenplay is credited to Frederick Wiseman.
What kind of movie is Basic Training?
Basic Training is listed on TMDB as a mix of documentary and war.
What is the TMDB score of Basic Training?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.8/10 from 17 votes.
What should I watch if I liked Basic Training?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Basic Training include 2000 Meters to Andriivka (2025), The Bloody Hundredth (2024), Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (2025), Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942) and Naqoyqatsi (2002).
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