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Saving Private Ryan

1998·Movie
2h 49min·R

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Relentless energy, stunning style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Violence10
  • Adrenaline9

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

  • Cinematography10
  • Sound Centrality10
  • Editing9

Who it's for

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About

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.
WWII EpicGritty War RealismVisceral CombatEmotional DramaProfound SacrificeHistorical AccuracyCinematic MasterpieceSound Design FocusBleak Outlook

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Saving Private Ryan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saving Private Ryan legally?

Saving Private Ryan is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Saving Private Ryan worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Saving Private Ryan rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Saving Private Ryan?

2 h 49 min

Saving Private Ryan runs 2 h 49 min.

Is Saving Private Ryan based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Saving Private Ryan?

Critics93
Audiences90

Yes. Critics average 93 and audiences 90 out of 100, so both groups see Saving Private Ryan much the same way.

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 language is Saving Private Ryan in?

EnglishCzechGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some Czech, German, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Saving Private Ryan?

106ADAEALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBHBO+92

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Saving Private Ryan in 106 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Saving Private Ryan, including You Are in Command Now, Creator Cameo, Rule of Symbolism.