Jarhead
2005·Movie·
·2h 3min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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Jarhead is a film about a US Marine Anthony Swofford’s experience in the Gulf War. After putting up with an arduous boot camp, Swofford and his unit are sent to the Persian Gulf where they are eager to fight, but are forced to stay back from the action. Swofford struggles with the possibility of his girlfriend cheating on him, and as his mental state deteriorates, his desire to kill increases.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionMoral AmbiguityIsolationMan Vs. Nature
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersMilitary TrainingMental DeteriorationWartime ExperiencesInternal ConflictLong-Distance Relationship StrugglesSuppressed AggressionUnfulfilled Desire For Combat
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
Crew
Directed by:
Sam Mendes, Roger Deakins, Stefan Dechant
Produced by:
Jeanie King, Bobby Cohen, Lucy Fisher
Composed by:
Thomas Newman
Cast
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