Full Metal Jacket
"In Vietnam, the wind doesn't blow. It sucks."
Originally released in 1987. Full Metal Jacket is a drama/war film. directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Starring Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, and Vincent D'Onofrio
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (11,164 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$46.4M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $46,357,676
Production Companies
- Natant
- Stanley Kubrick Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Full Metal Jacket?
Full Metal Jacket has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Full Metal Jacket released?
Full Metal Jacket was released on June 26, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Full Metal Jacket?
The main cast of Full Metal Jacket includes Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Dorian Harewood.
Is Full Metal Jacket worth watching?
Full Metal Jacket has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 11,164 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.