As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.
Directed by Steven Spielberg
dying and death
self sacrifice
bravery
world war ii
duty
normandy, france
troops
waffen ss
omaha beach
rescue mission
cowardice
us army
based on true story
d-day
military
german soldier
military operation
1940s
bloody deaths
u.s. army soldier
u.s. army ranger
massive casualties
Rank
#11 in 1998·#660 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
4.3 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Tom Hanks
Captain Miller
Tom Sizemore
Sergeant Horvath
Edward Burns
Private Reiben
Barry Pepper
Private Jackson
Adam Goldberg
Private Mellish
Vin Diesel
Private Caparzo
Giovanni Ribisi
T/4 Medic Wade
Jeremy Davies
Corporal Upham
Matt Damon
Private Ryan
Ted Danson
Captain Hamill
Paul Giamatti
Sergeant Hill
Dennis Farina
Lieutenant Colonel Anderson
Crew
Steven Spielberg
Director
Robert Rodat
Writer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Michael Kahn
Editor
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
Mark Gordon
Producer
Gary Levinsohn
Producer
Ian Bryce
Producer
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Gary Rydstrom
Sound Designer
Siân Grigg
Makeup Artist
Daniel C. Striepeke
Makeup Artist
Popular Reviews
5537 reviews
ClairePRO
8.0★ · 02/15/26
Great Valentine’s Day selection by jacob! Thank god women can’t get drafted
Great Valentine’s Day selection by jacob! Thank god women can’t get drafted
