Full Metal Jacket(1987)
“In Vietnam, the wind doesn't blow. It sucks.”
Overview
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Studio
Natant
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$46M
Cast
Matthew Modine
as Pvt. Joker
Adam Baldwin
as Animal Mother
Vincent D'Onofrio
as Pvt. Pyle
R. Lee Ermey
as Gny. Sgt. Hartman
Dorian Harewood
as Eightball
Kevyn Major Howard
as Rafterman
Arliss Howard
as Pvt. Cowboy
Ed O'Ross
as Lt. Touchdown
John Terry
as Lt. Lockhart
Kieron Jecchinis
as Crazy Earl
Kirk Taylor
as Payback
Tim Colceri
as Doorgunner
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
8.1 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$46M
Production Companies
Natant • Stanley Kubrick Productions • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Full Metal Jacket?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Full Metal Jacket (1987).
What is Full Metal Jacket about?▼
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
Who directed Full Metal Jacket?▼
Full Metal Jacket was directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1987. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Full Metal Jacket?▼
Full Metal Jacket has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Full Metal Jacket?▼
The cast of Full Metal Jacket includes Matthew Modine as Pvt. Joker, Adam Baldwin as Animal Mother, Vincent D'Onofrio as Pvt. Pyle, R. Lee Ermey as Gny. Sgt. Hartman, Dorian Harewood as Eightball and more.
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