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Saving Private Ryan
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAs 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 seve…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Saving Private Ryan.
MoviHero lists July 24, 1998 as the release date for Saving Private Ryan. Steven Spielberg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Hanks as Captain Miller, Tom Sizemore as Sergeant Horvath, Edward Burns as Private Reiben, Barry Pepper as Private Jackson. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 24, 1998
GenresDrama · History · War
Runtime2h 49m
DirectorSteven Spielberg
CastTom Hanks as Captain Miller, Tom Sizemore as Sergeant Horvath, Edward Burns as Private Reiben, Barry Pepper as Private Jackson
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Saving Private Ryan 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?
Saving Private Ryan runs 2h 49m. 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 9/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
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.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 18,030 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required9/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“This movie should be known for changing Historical War Dramas as we know them.”
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“Great WWII war action in France, but too much of the drama is weak RELEASED IN 1998 and directed by Steven Spielberg, "Saving Private Ryan"…”
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“I watched this movie during a project at school.”
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“Recensie saving private Ryan Information about the movie Title: Saving Private Ryan Regisseur: Steven Spielberg Most important actors: Tom Hanks as Captain Miller en Matt…”
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“I don't think I can recall any Hollywood film that depicts the atrocities of the D-Day landings as effectively as this does at the start.”
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“I thought you were my mother.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherPrivate MellishPrivate Mellish appears in Saving Private Ryan (1998).Open character guide otherSergeant HorvathSergeant Horvath appears in Saving Private Ryan (1998).Open character guide otherPrivate JacksonPrivate Jackson appears in Saving Private Ryan (1998).Open character guide otherPrivate ReibenPrivate Reiben appears in Saving Private Ryan (1998).Open character guide otherCaptain MillerCaptain Miller appears in Saving Private Ryan (1998).Open character guide
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