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Saving Private Ryan

R19982h 49mSteven Spielberg
IMDb 8.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 91

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"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.

WarDramaHistory
Dying And DeathSelf SacrificeBraveryWorld War IiDutyNormandy, FranceTroopsWaffen SsOmaha BeachRescue Mission

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Frequently asked questions

What is Saving Private Ryan (1998) about?

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.

Who stars in Saving Private Ryan?

Saving Private Ryan stars Tom Hanks (Captain Miller), Tom Sizemore (Sergeant Horvath), Edward Burns (Private Reiben), Barry Pepper (Private Jackson), Adam Goldberg (Private Mellish). The film was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is Saving Private Ryan?

Saving Private Ryan has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is Saving Private Ryan worth watching?

Saving Private Ryan holds an IMDb rating of 8.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of War, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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