Content Warnings
- 🟢 10/100 Brief scene with a soldier looking at a pin-up poster.
- 🟢 5/100 A soldier is seen smoking a cigarette.
- 🔴 100/100 Graphic and intense depiction of the D-Day invasion with extreme violence, blood, and gore.
- 🔴 90/100 Combat scenes with gunfire, explosions, and soldiers being shot.
- 🔴 95/100 Hand-to-hand combat with stabbing and brutal violence.
- 🔴 100/100 Final battle scene with intense violence and emotional impact.
- 🔴 70/100 Use of strong language by soldiers under stress.
- 🔴 80/100 Multiple instances of strong language during combat.
- 🔴 70/100 Soldiers using strong language in a tense situation.
Details for Saving Private Ryan (1998)
What is the plot of Saving Private Ryan (1998)?
Saving Private Ryan follows a group of U.S. soldiers, led by Captain John H. Miller (Tom Hanks), during World War II as they embark on a dangerous mission to find and bring home Private James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon), whose three brothers have been killed in combat.
Who directed Saving Private Ryan?
Saving Private Ryan was directed by Steven Spielberg, who is known for his work on other iconic films such as Schindler's List, Jurassic Park, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
What awards did Saving Private Ryan win?
Saving Private Ryan won five Academy Awards, including Best Director for Steven Spielberg. It was also nominated for Best Picture but lost to Shakespeare in Love.
Why is the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan considered significant?
The opening scene, depicting the D-Day invasion of Normandy, is renowned for its graphic and realistic portrayal of the chaos and brutality of war. It has been praised for its historical accuracy and intense cinematography.
Who are some of the main actors in Saving Private Ryan?
The film stars Tom Hanks as Captain John H. Miller, Matt Damon as Private James Francis Ryan, Tom Sizemore as Sergeant Mike Horvath, and Edward Burns as Private Richard Reiben, among others.
