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Saving Private Ryan (1998)

โ€œThe mission is a man.โ€

8.2/10 ยท 17,802 votes 2h 49m r DramaHistoryWar

#4 of 123 films from 1998 #69 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Steven Spielberg ยท Written by Robert Rodat

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Overview

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.

Cast

Tom Hanksas Captain Miller
Tom Sizemoreas Sergeant Horvath
Edward Burnsas Private Reiben
Barry Pepperas Private Jackson
Adam Goldbergas Private Mellish
Vin Dieselas Private Caparzo
Giovanni Ribisias T/4 Medic Wade
Jeremy Daviesas Corporal Upham
Matt Damonas Private Ryan
Joerg Stadleras Steamboat Willie
Ted Dansonas Captain Hamill
Paul Giamattias Sergeant Hill
Dennis Farinaas Lieutenant Colonel Anderson
Max Martinias Corporal Henderson

Facts

Release dateJuly 24, 1998
Runtime169 min (2h 49m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresDrama, History, War
LanguageEN
Budget$70,000,000
Box office$481,840,909 (6.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120815

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Questions

How long is Saving Private Ryan?
Saving Private Ryan runs 169 minutes (2h 49m), which is long for a drama โ€” plan for it.
Is Saving Private Ryan worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 17,802 votes, which places it #4 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 98%) and #69 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Saving Private Ryan?
Saving Private Ryan was directed by Steven Spielberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Schindler's List (1993), Jurassic Park (1993), Catch Me If You Can (2002).
Who stars in Saving Private Ryan?
Tom Hanks as Captain Miller; Tom Sizemore as Sergeant Horvath; Edward Burns as Private Reiben; Barry Pepper as Private Jackson; Adam Goldberg as Private Mellish; Vin Diesel as Private Caparzo.
What is Saving Private Ryan rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Saving Private Ryan?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2806.

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