Jarhead (2005)
Jarhead is a 2005 drama movie directed by Sam Mendes, with a running time of 2h 3m. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx and Peter Sarsgaard.
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.
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What is Jarhead about?
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.
When was Jarhead released?
Jarhead was released on 4 November 2005.
How long is Jarhead?
Jarhead runs 2h 3m.
Who made Jarhead?
Jarhead was directed by Sam Mendes.
Where can I watch Jarhead?
Jarhead is available on Starz Apple TV Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Jarhead
Stream: Starz Apple TV Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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