JarheadOverview and Synopsis

  • Jarhead
  • Opened November 4, 2005 | Runtime:1 hr. 55 min.
  • R
    pervasive language, some violent images and strong sexual content
  • Jarhead follows a young Marine nicknamed "Swoff" (Jake Gyllenhaal) on his tour of duty in the Middle East. Lugging a sniper rifle and a hundred pound ruck on his back, Swoff endures boot camp, scorching desert heat, and the ever present Read More
  • Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Lucas Black, Brian Gberaghty, Jacob Vargas
  • Director: Sam Mendes
  • Genres: Biography [feature], War Drama, Drama, War

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  • "As much as we intellectually admire Jarhead, it's a cold film that only sporadically makes the kind of emotional connection it's after." Los Angeles Times

    - Kenneth Turan

  • "The result is a look back that is rewarding as far as it goes, a movie that never overplays its hand by drawing parallels to the current war." USA Today

    - Mike Clark

  • "Quasi-topical release pushes enough buttons to make this a solid B.O. performer for Universal with review-conscious and young auds alike." Variety

    - Todd McCarthy

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