Saving Private Ryan

8.2 1998 Steven Spielberg 2h 49m
War Drama History
Saving Private Ryan

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.

Cast

Tom Hanks Tom Hanks Captain Miller
Tom Sizemore Tom Sizemore Sergeant Horvath
Edward Burns Edward Burns Private Reiben
Barry Pepper Barry Pepper Private Jackson
Adam Goldberg Adam Goldberg Private Mellish
Vin Diesel Vin Diesel Private Caparzo
Giovanni Ribisi Giovanni Ribisi T/4 Medic Wade
Jeremy Davies Jeremy Davies Corporal Upham

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Vibes

Emotional Heart Pounding Deeply Moving Crowd Pleaser

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with Saving Private Ryan

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