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Saving Private Ryan

1998Movie2 h 49 minR

Drama
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic918.9Rotten Tomatoes94%95%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent war movie about history and war, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

The mission is a man.

As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.

Feels like

  • Visceral War Epic
  • Historical Realism
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Brotherhood & Sacrifice
  • Intense Combat Sequences
  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Masterful Sound Design
  • Anti-Heroic Narrative
  • Grim & Gritty

Cast

24 of 76

Crew

Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Written by
Robert Rodat
Produced by
Steven Spielberg, Gary Levinsohn, Mark Gordon
Music by
John Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 24, 1998 · 2 h 49 min · R

Released
July 24, 1998
Runtime
2 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
War, Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Czech, German, French
Made in
United States
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$482 million
Available in
106 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

You Are in Command Now, Creator Cameo, Rule of Symbolism +9

  • You Are in Command Now
  • Creator Cameo
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Artistic License – Physics
  • How We Got Here
  • Shot in the Ass
  • Take a Moment to Catch Your Death
  • Explosive Stupidity
  • Elites Are More Glamorous
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Age Cut
  • Title Drop

12 of 246 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Saving Private Ryan?"

Questions about Saving Private Ryan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saving Private Ryan?

Paramount+PeacockKanopyHooplaPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Saving Private Ryan streams on Paramount+ and Peacock, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is Saving Private Ryan worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 91).

Will I feel good after watching Saving Private Ryan?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 4 for hopefulness.

Is Saving Private Ryan plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Saving Private Ryan a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$482 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $70 million to make and earned $482 million worldwide, 6.9 times its budget.

What tropes does Saving Private Ryan use?

You Are in Command NowCreator CameoRule of SymbolismArtistic License – PhysicsHow We Got HereShot in the AssTake a Moment to Catch Your DeathExplosive StupidityElites Are More GlamorousChekhov's GunmanAge CutTitle Dropand 234 more

TV Tropes lists 246 tropes for it, including You Are in Command Now, Creator Cameo, and Rule of Symbolism.