Which 2001 Ridley Scott war film depicts the Battle of Mogadishu?

Black Hawk Down is the 2001 Ridley Scott war film depicting the Battle of Mogadishu. It dramatizes the disastrous October 1993 U.S. mission in Mogadishu, Somalia, during an operation intended to capture senior associates of warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid.

The film was adapted from journalist Mark Bowden's 1999 nonfiction book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War. Ken Nolan received the screenplay credit, while Ridley Scott directed and produced the movie. The large ensemble cast includes Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana, Tom Sizemore, and William Fichtner.

The historical battle occurred on October 3–4, 1993, as part of Operation Gothic Serpent. Two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters were shot down, leading to intense urban fighting and a difficult overnight extraction. The movie is often remembered for its depiction of the “Mogadishu Mile,” though that sequence takes significant dramatic liberties compared with the events described in Bowden's book.