Basic Training is available to rent or buy on Sooner in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Where to watch Basic Training
🇫🇷 France
Good to know
- Director
- Frederick Wiseman
- Release date
- 1971-06-01
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
About Basic Training
Basic Training is a 1971 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Frederick Wiseman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Basic Training in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Basic Training in France?+
In France, Basic Training is available to rent or buy on Sooner. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Basic Training on Netflix?+
Basic Training is not on Netflix in France right now.
How long is Basic Training?+
Basic Training has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When did Basic Training come out?+
Basic Training is a 1971 movie directed by Frederick Wiseman.
What genre is Basic Training?+
Basic Training is Documentary film.
Who directed Basic Training?+
Basic Training was directed by Frederick Wiseman.
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