Saving Private Ryan

Name: Saving Private Ryan
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Released: July 24, 1998
Duration: 169 min
Rating: 91
Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Hanks

1998

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Universal acclaim based on 962 Ratings

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Saving Private Ryan

Movie Details & Credits

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DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: July 24, 1998

Starring: Matt Damon, Tom Hanks

Summary: During the WWII D-Day invasion, a squad of soldiers led by Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) is sent into Normandy to find Private James Ryan (Matt Damon), and return him to his mother in America. She has already lost three other sons in this war.

Director: Steven Spielberg

Genre(s): Action, Drama, War

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 169 min

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1	#1 Best Movie of 1998
1	#1 Most Discussed Movie of 1998
1	#1 Most Shared Movie of 1998

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100

San Francisco Chronicle - Bob Graham

An overwhelming experience. Read full review

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Chicago Tribune - Michael Wilmington

A watershed picture, for both Spielberg and war movies. Read full review

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Observer - Rex Reed

Saving Private Ryan is a masterpiece. It cements Steven Spielberg’s reputation as one of the seminal filmmakers of the era. It tells a gallant story of honor and duty and courage under fire. It shows you things about war that have never been seen on a motion picture screen. Read full review

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Variety - Todd McCarthy

A searingly visceral combat picture, Steven Spielberg’s third World War II drama is arguably second to none as a vivid, realistic and bloody portrait of armed conflict. Read full review

Film.com - John Hartl

Feels like the first truly honest attempt to deal with the horrors of combat - and the terrible responsibility shared by all survivors.

TV Guide Magazine - Maitland McDonagh

The movie's greatest strength lies in phenomenal performances that reach from the leads right down to the smallest supporting roles. Read full review

Chicago Reader - Jonathan Rosenbaum

Nothing that suggests an independent vision, unless you count seeing more limbs blown off than usual. Read full review

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peopgamer

Feb 15, 2011

A very high quality, which blends extreme action, with a underlying sadness for the disaster that was world war 2. All put together with superb casting.

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JudaMan

Jan 15, 2015

This is by far the greatest movie ever. The story is emotional and gripping. The only issue might be showing it to young kids. It should have won the Oscar the the whole world knows it.

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GerrickC.

Jun 12, 2007

Few movies can capture the terrors and carnage or war. Few movies can convey what exactly our men went through during these times. Saving Private Ryan is not only one of those few movies, but perhaps the only war movie that captures the intensity and brutality of war. This is a must-see for Few movies can capture the terrors and carnage or war. Few movies can convey what exactly our men went through during these times. Saving Private Ryan is not only one of those few movies, but perhaps the only war movie that captures the intensity and brutality of war. This is a must-see for any war or war movie buff, and anyone in between must see it also.… Expand

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Annyun

Oct 25, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing movie. The opening Omaha beach scene's filming felt so realistic. The lighting in the movie was perfect and the acting was just amazingly amazing. Every battle scene is well choreographed. It's definitely a must see… Expand

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bradtheman123

Jan 5, 2015

For the year t came out (1998) I think it is/was one of the most realistic war movies. The plot was something that was greatly thought of by a mastermind. I think at times the story overtook some action that a typical war movie would have. But overall one of the best movies that areFor the year t came out (1998) I think it is/was one of the most realistic war movies. The plot was something that was greatly thought of by a mastermind. I think at times the story overtook some action that a typical war movie would have. But overall one of the best movies that are certainly on my top 25 list of movies, (Which I don't have something dedicated as a list.)… Expand

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TheNewSpielberg

Apr 28, 2011

Watching this movie drew me in and shook me to the very core with a gritty, realistic and bloody vision of WWII that makes you think "was it justified?". I usually think that Spielberg's earlier Schindlers List was superior, but seeing this for the first time has changed my outlookWatching this movie drew me in and shook me to the very core with a gritty, realistic and bloody vision of WWII that makes you think "was it justified?". I usually think that Spielberg's earlier Schindlers List was superior, but seeing this for the first time has changed my outlook completely. One minor complaint is that too many parts of it feel like a full on action movie that could be viewed as disrespectful to the veterans. All in all, a cinematic experience that isn't afraid to shock.… Expand

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DirtyPoo

Aug 26, 2006

crap!!!!!!!!

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