Jarhead
"Welcome to the suck."
Originally released in 2005. Jarhead is a drama/war film. directed by Sam Mendes. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, and Peter Sarsgaard
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3,089 votes)
Budget
$72M
Production budget
Box Office
$97.1M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $72,000,000
- Revenue
- $97,076,152
Production Companies
- Red Wagon Entertainment
- Neal Street Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ea...
Who directed Jarhead?
Jarhead was directed by Sam Mendes.
How long is Jarhead?
Jarhead has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Jarhead released?
Jarhead was released on November 4, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jarhead?
The main cast of Jarhead includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Scott MacDonald, Chris Cooper.
Is Jarhead worth watching?
Jarhead has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 3,089 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.