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Jarhead is a 2005 American biographical war drama film based on the 2003 memoir of the same name by Anthony Swofford, chronicling his military service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Persian Gulf War. Directed by Sam Mendes, the film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Swofford with Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Lucas Black, and Chris Cooper.

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2005 · 2h 3m · Drama · War

TMDB 6.7/10 (3,225 votes)

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.

Directed by Sam Mendes

Box office $97M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Sam MendesDirector

Jake Gyllenhaalas Anthony Swofford

Jamie Foxxas Staff Sgt. Sykes

Peter Sarsgaardas Alan Troy

Scott MacDonaldas D.I. Fitch

Chris Cooperas Lt. Col. Kazinski

Laz Alonsoas Ramon Escobar

Lucas Blackas Kruger

Brian Geraghtyas Fergus O'Donnell

Damion Poitieras Poitier

Jocko Simsas Julius

Dennis Haysbertas Major Lincoln

John Krasinskias Corporal Harrigan

Kevin Fosteras Branded Marine RRiad Galayinias Nurse