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Full Metal Jacket
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Stanley Kubrick. With Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio.
81.2/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
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81.2/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fig…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Full Metal Jacket.
MoviHero lists June 26, 1987 as the release date for Full Metal Jacket. Stanley Kubrick is the listed director. The listed cast includes Matthew Modine as Pvt. Joker, Adam Baldwin as Animal Mother, Vincent D'Onofrio as Pvt. Pyle, R. Lee Ermey as Gny. Sgt. Hartman. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 26, 1987
GenresDrama · War
Runtime1h 57m
DirectorStanley Kubrick
CastMatthew Modine as Pvt. Joker, Adam Baldwin as Animal Mother, Vincent D'Onofrio as Pvt. Pyle, R. Lee Ermey as Gny. Sgt. Hartman
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Full Metal Jacket right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Full Metal Jacket runs 1h 57m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 81.2/100 (8.119/10) from 11,820 votes. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherPvt. JokerPvt. Joker in Full Metal Jacket (1987), played by Matthew Modine.Open character guide otherAnimal MotherAnimal Mother in Full Metal Jacket (1987), played by Adam Baldwin.Open character guide otherPvt. PylePvt. Pyle in Full Metal Jacket (1987), played by Vincent D'Onofrio.Open character guide
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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2026·Drama · War