Jarhead 2005

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56 Reviews

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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.

Jake Gyllenhaal

as Anthony Swofford

Jamie Foxx

as Staff Sgt. Sykes

Peter Sarsgaard

as Alan Troy

Scott MacDonald

as D.I. Fitch

Chris Cooper

as Lt. Col. Kazinski

Laz Alonso

as Ramon Escobar

Lucas Black

as Kruger

Brian Geraghty

as Fergus O'Donnell

Damion Poitier

as Poitier

Jocko Sims

as Julius

Director:

Sam Mendes

Writer:

Sam Chouia, Anthony Swofford, William Broyles Jr.

Genres:

Drama,War

Release Date:

2005 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

123 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Jarhead

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

as Anthony Swofford

Jamie Foxx

as Staff Sgt. Sykes

Peter Sarsgaard

as Alan Troy

Scott MacDonald

as D.I. Fitch

Chris Cooper

as Lt. Col. Kazinski

Laz Alonso

as Ramon Escobar

Lucas Black

as Kruger

Brian Geraghty

as Fergus O'Donnell

Damion Poitier

as Poitier

Jocko Sims

as Julius

Dennis Haysbert

as Major Lincoln

John Krasinski

as Corporal Harrigan

Kevin Foster

as Branded Marine

Riad Galayini

as Nurse

Craig Coyne

as Young Mr. Swofford

Katherine Randolph

as Young Mrs. Swofford

Rini Bell

as Swoff's Sister

Dendrie Taylor

as Mrs. Swofford

James Morrison

as Mr. Swofford

Ming Lo

as Bored Gunny

Brianne Davis

as Kristina

Evan Jones

as PFC Dave Fowler

Todd Jensen

as Lieutenant

Nick Dash

as Corp Marine

Jacob Vargas

as Juan Cortez

Iván Fenyő

as Pinko

Martin Papazian

as Brian Dettman

Becky Boxer

as Dettman's Wife

Mark Davis

as Dettman's Neighbor

Kareem J. Grimes

as Welty

Merik Tadros

as Marine Sniper (uncredited)

Alexis Hernandez

as Marine (uncredited)

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