Film · 1998

Saving Private Ryan

Name: Saving Private Ryan
Genre: Action, War, Drama
Released: 1998-07-24
Duration: 169 min
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Paul Hickey, Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper

Directed by Steven Spielberg · starring Paul Hickey, Tom Hanks and Tom Sizemore

2 h 49 min
15
Action · War · Drama
USA
Released in the UK 10 September 1998

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8.5 Users51 votes
9.0 Critics2 reviews

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Synopsis

In the Normandy invasion, a group of US soldiers marching towards the enemy lines. During the battle, a lot of men die. In the War Department of the United States, in Washington D. C., General George Marshall is reported that three of the four brothers of the Ryan family have died in combat with few days apart. At this, they make the decision to find the fourth brother, James Francis Ryan. who has been missing somewhere in Normandy. The charge of carrying out this mission is Captain John H. Miller. Who brings together a group of six soldiers of his company, and a seventh soldier from another division that serves as a translator, he speaks French and German. So, without knowing the whereabouts of Ryan, these 8 men go looking for him.

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Runtime: 169 min2 hours and 49 minutes
Budget: $70mDreamWorks SKG
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is Saving Private Ryan?: 2 hours and 49 minutes (169 minutes).
When was Saving Private Ryan released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 10 September 1998.
Who directed Saving Private Ryan?: Steven Spielberg.
Who is in Saving Private Ryan?: It stars Paul Hickey, Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore and Edward Burns.
Where can I watch Saving Private Ryan?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Paramount+ and Prime Video and with a channel on Apple TV.

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Cast

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Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Robert Rodat
Music: John Williams
Producers: Ian Bryce, Steven Spielberg

Photos and posters

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Reviews

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What the critics say average 9.0 from 2 outlets

9.0 Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert "Saving Private Ryan" is a powerful experience. I'm sure a lot of people will weep during it. Spielberg knows how to make audiences weep better than any director. Read
9.0 The Washington PostStephen Hunter In the first seconds you understand you are in a different place than you've ever been before, unless you survived the Normandy invasion. Read

Awards

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Academy Awards (Oscars) 1999 5 of 11 nominations Won: Best Achievement in Directing, Best Achievement in Cinematography
Golden Globes 1999 2 of 5 nominations Won: Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Directing - Motion Picture
BAFTA Awards 1999 2 of 9 nominations Won: Best Sound, Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects