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American Sniper 2014

“The most lethal sniper in U.S. history.”

★ 7.4/10 · 13,741 votes R WarAction Released
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What is American Sniper?

American Sniper is a 2014 American biographical war drama film directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood and written and executive-produced by Jason Hall. The film is based on the story of a U.S.

Type
Film
Year
2014
Status
Released
Runtime
133 minutes
Release date
Dec 25, 2014
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, RatPac Entertainment
Budget
$58,800,000
Revenue
$542,300,000
Genres
War, Action
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Overview

American Sniper is a 2014 American biographical war drama film directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood and written and executive-produced by Jason Hall. The film is based on the story of a U.S. Navy SEAL who serves in Iraq, taking his mission to protect his comrades to heart. During his time in Iraq, he becomes involved in a series of conflicts with insurgents, and his actions make him a target. Despite the dangers he faces, he serves multiple tours of duty in Iraq. Upon his return to the United States, he struggles to leave the war behind, but the specifics of his personal life are not detailed in the available information. The film is categorized as a war and action movie, lasting approximately two hours and thirteen minutes.

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Should you watch it?

“A U.S. Navy SEAL struggles to balance his lethal duty in Iraq with his life at home.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling biographical narrative
  • high-stakes combat sequences
Keep in mind
  • heavy emotional themes
  • intense war imagery

Watch it if you are interested in biographical war dramas based on real life memoirs.

The film is rated R and contains intense war-related content and themes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is American Sniper based on a true story?

Yes, the film is a biographical drama based on the memoir by Chris Kyle.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Clint Eastwood.

What is the runtime of the movie?

The film has a runtime of two hours and thirteen minutes.

What is the primary genre of the film?

It is classified as a war and action drama.

When was the film released in the United States?

The film was released in the United States on December 25, 2014.