Full Metal Jacket

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100
Total warning time: 24m 40s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (50s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [00:42:10 - 00:42:30] A scene in a bar where a prostitute approaches soldiers.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:15] A brief scene with suggestive dancing in a nightclub.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (20s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [00:55:20 - 00:55:40] A soldier is seen smoking a cigarette, but no hard drugs are shown.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 (4m 15s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:25:30 - 00:26:00] A brutal scene where a recruit is beaten with a soap in a sock.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 100/100 [00:32:45 - 00:33:30] A graphic suicide scene with blood and disturbing imagery.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:05:10 - 01:07:00] Intense combat scenes with graphic violence and deaths.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 [01:25:20 - 01:26:30] A sniper scene with graphic injuries and death.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 (19m 15s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:05:15 - 00:10:00] Frequent use of strong language, including racial slurs and profanity.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 [00:20:30 - 00:25:00] Continued strong language and verbal abuse from drill instructor.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 [01:00:00 - 01:10:00] Ongoing use of strong language throughout combat scenes.
Full Metal Jacket
Year: 1987
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 116 min
Genre: Drama, War
IMDB: 8.3
Meta Score: 76
Votes: 675146
Gross: 46,357,676
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Stars: Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D'Onofrio, Adam Baldwin
Overview: A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed Full Metal Jacket (1987)?
A: Full Metal Jacket was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Q: What is the basic plot of Full Metal Jacket?
A: The movie follows a group of U.S. Marine recruits through their brutal basic training under the harsh leadership of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman and then into the Vietnam War, focusing on the psychological effects of war and military indoctrination.
Q: Who plays Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket?
A: R. Lee Ermey portrays the iconic role of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, a ruthless drill instructor.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'Full Metal Jacket'?
A: The title refers to the full metal jacket bullet used by the military, symbolizing the dehumanizing and lethal nature of war, which is a central theme of the movie.
Q: What role does Vincent D'Onofrio play in the movie?
A: Vincent D'Onofrio plays Private Leonard 'Gomer Pyle' Lawrence, a recruit who struggles with the intense pressure of boot camp, leading to a tragic outcome.