Jarhead (2005)
Movie 2h 3m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2005, Jarhead sits in the drama and war corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Sam Mendes. The cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard and Jocko Sims. The running time is 2h 3m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Sam MendesDirector
- Jake Gyllenhaalas Anthony Swofford
- Peter Sarsgaardas Alan Troy
- Jocko Simsas Julius
- John Krasinskias Corporal Harrigan
- Laz Alonsoas Ramon Escobar
- Brian Geraghtyas Fergus O'Donnell
- Chris Cooperas Lt. Col. Kazinski
- Jamie Foxxas Staff Sgt. Sykes
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Questions about Jarhead
- What genre is Jarhead?
- Jarhead is categorised as Drama, War.
- Who stars in Jarhead?
- Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Jocko Sims, John Krasinski, Laz Alonso appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Jarhead?
- Sam Mendes directed Jarhead.
- How long is Jarhead?
- Jarhead runs for 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- Is Jarhead worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Jarhead?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
