Were Behind Enemy Lines?

Behind Enemy Lines is a 2001 American war film directed by John Moore in his directorial debut, and starring Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman. The film tells the story of Lieutenant Chris Burnett, an American naval flight officer who is shot down over Bosnia and uncovers genocide during the Bosnian War.

Was Behind Enemy Lines based on true story?

The 2001 film Behind Enemy Lines, starring Gene Hackman and Owen Wilson, is loosely based on this event. ... The documentary was broadcast several times on the Discovery Channel, and O'Grady accused Fox of using it to promote the film. Both suits were settled in 2004.

Is Behind Enemy Lines worth watching?

Goes over the top and beyond in grandly heroic and even superheroic style, in a way unmatched by any war movie since Rambo: First Blood Part II. With one taut action scene after another, as long as you leave your brain at the door, this is an a glibly entertaining ride.