Jarhead(2005)
“Welcome to the suck.”
Overview
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.
Director
Sam Mendes
Studio
Red Wagon Entertainment
Budget
$72M
Revenue
$97M
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal
as Anthony Swofford
Jamie Foxx
as Staff Sgt. Sykes
Peter Sarsgaard
as Alan Troy
Scott MacDonald
as D.I. Fitch
Chris Cooper
as Lt. Col. Kazinski
Laz Alonso
as Ramon Escobar
Lucas Black
as Kruger
Brian Geraghty
as Fergus O'Donnell
Damion Poitier
as Poitier
Jocko Sims
as Julius
Dennis Haysbert
as Major Lincoln
John Krasinski
as Corporal Harrigan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$72M
Box Office
$97M
Production Companies
Red Wagon Entertainment • Neal Street Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jarhead?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Jarhead (2005).
What is Jarhead about?▼
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.
Who directed Jarhead?▼
Jarhead was directed by Sam Mendes and released in 2005. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Jarhead?▼
Jarhead has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in Jarhead?▼
The cast of Jarhead includes Jake Gyllenhaal as Anthony Swofford, Jamie Foxx as Staff Sgt. Sykes, Peter Sarsgaard as Alan Troy, Scott MacDonald as D.I. Fitch, Chris Cooper as Lt. Col. Kazinski and more.
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