Jarhead(2005)
Welcome to the suck.
Jarhead Synopsis
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.
Jarhead (2005) is a drama and war film directed by Sam Mendes, released on November 4, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard and Scott MacDonald. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3,261 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Mendes
- Writers:
- Sam Chouia, Anthony Swofford, William Broyles Jr.
- Producers:
- Lucy Fisher, Douglas Wick
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Deakins
- Composer:
- Thomas Newman
- Production:
- Red Wagon Entertainment, Neal Street Productions
- Budget:
- $72,000,000
- Revenue:
- $97,076,152
- Status:
- Released
Jarhead (2005) Trailer
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Jarhead Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Jarhead.
Trailer
Trailer
Welcome to the Suck
Clip
Staff Sergeant Sykes’ Scout Sniper Course - Extended Preview
Clip
Fight the Power
Clip
Jake Gyllenhaal - Jarhead - Behind the Scenes
Featurette
Jarhead Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Sam Mendes, written by Sam Chouia, Anthony Swofford and William Broyles Jr., produced by Lucy Fisher and Douglas Wick.
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Jarhead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3,261 ratings.
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Jarhead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jarhead online?
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Jarhead (2005) is available to stream on Netflix and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jarhead?
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The main cast of Jarhead (2005) includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Scott MacDonald and Chris Cooper. The film was directed by Sam Mendes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jarhead released?
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Jarhead was released on November 4, 2005 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Jarhead worth watching?
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Jarhead (2005) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3,261 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jarhead?
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Yes. The official Jarhead trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.