Full Metal Jacket 1987
“In Vietnam, the wind doesn't blow. It sucks.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Networks
- Natant, Stanley Kubrick Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Where to Stream
- YouTube Free, Tubi TV, Amazon Video
What is Full Metal Jacket?
"Full Metal Jacket" is a film that explores the effects of military training on individuals. The movie follows a U.S.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 26, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- Natant, Stanley Kubrick Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $46,357,676
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 11,564 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~117 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Natant, Stanley Kubrick Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
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Overview
"Full Metal Jacket" is a film that explores the effects of military training on individuals. The movie follows a U.S. Marine who serves as an observer during the Vietnam War. The Marine witnesses the dehumanizing effects of the war on his fellow recruits from the beginning of their training. This training is characterized by brutal boot camp procedures. The recruits are then deployed to Hue, where they are involved in bloody street fighting. The film highlights the harsh realities of war and its impact on the soldiers who fight it. The movie's focus is on the transformation of individuals from civilians to soldiers, and the consequences of their experiences in combat. The film's portrayal of the dehumanizing effects of war serves as a commentary on the nature of military training and the effects of conflict on those who participate in it.
Should you watch it?
“A pragmatic U.S. Marine witnesses the dehumanizing impact of the Vietnam War on his fellow recruits.”
- thought-provoking exploration of military training
- compelling depiction of combat
- contains intense and brutal subject matter
Watch it if you are interested in a stark portrayal of the psychological toll of war.
This film contains intense sequences of violence and themes related to the dehumanizing effects of war.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1987.
What is the film based on?
It is based on the 1979 novel The Short-Timers by Gustav Hasford.
What is the genre of the film?
The film is categorized as drama and war.
Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was co-written by Stanley Kubrick, Michael Herr, and Gustav Hasford.
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