---
title: "Full Metal Jacket"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/full-metal-jacket-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 600
imdb_id: "tt0093058"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 11564
content_rating: "R"
---

# Full Metal Jacket (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/full-metal-jacket-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A pragmatic U.S. Marine witnesses the dehumanizing impact of the Vietnam War on his fellow recruits."

### Why Watch
- thought-provoking exploration of military training
- compelling depiction of combat

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains intense and brutal subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains intense sequences of violence and themes related to the dehumanizing effects of war.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, gritty, dramatic, war

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | YouTube Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stanley Kubrick
- **Networks / Studios**: Natant, Stanley Kubrick Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matthew Modine** as *Pvt. Joker*
- **Adam Baldwin** as *Animal Mother*
- **Vincent D'Onofrio** as *Pvt. Pyle*
- **R. Lee Ermey** as *Gny. Sgt. Hartman*
- **Dorian Harewood** as *Eightball*
- **Kevyn Major Howard** as *Rafterman*
- **Arliss Howard** as *Pvt. Cowboy*
- **Ed O'Ross** as *Lt. Touchdown*
- **John Terry** as *Lt. Lockhart*
- **Kieron Jecchinis** as *Crazy Earl*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1987.

### Q: What is the film based on?
It is based on the 1979 novel The Short-Timers by Gustav Hasford.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is categorized as drama and war.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was co-written by Stanley Kubrick, Michael Herr, and Gustav Hasford.

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