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Movie poster: Jarhead (2005)
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Jarhead

2005 · 123 min Drama War
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2005
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Drama, War
Director Sam Mendes
Runtime 123 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (3132 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Sam Mendes

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

Anthony Swofford

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx

Staff Sgt. Sykes

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Alan Troy

Scott MacDonald

Scott MacDonald

D.I. Fitch

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Lt. Col. Kazinski

Laz Alonso

Laz Alonso

Ramon Escobar

Lucas Black

Lucas Black

Kruger

Brian Geraghty

Brian Geraghty

Fergus O'Donnell

Damion Poitier

Damion Poitier

Poitier

Jocko Sims

Jocko Sims

Julius

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