American Sniper_
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"The most lethal sniper in U.S. history."
U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle takes his sole mission—protect his comrades—to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Rakuten TV
8 countries
Netflix
6 countries
Max
5 countries
Prime Video
5 countries
Hulu
1 country
U-NEXT
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
American Sniper earned $542.3M worldwide on a $58.8M budget — a 822% return on investment.
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Year context
American Sniper was released 12 years ago in 2014.
CAST (20)
Bradley Cooper
Chris Kyle
Sienna Miller
Taya Renae Kyle
Kyle Gallner
Goat-Winston
Cole Konis
Young Chris Kyle
Ben Reed
Wayne Kyle
Elise Robertson
Debbie Kyle
Keir O'Donnell
Jeff Kyle
Luke Sunshine
Young Jeff Kyle
Kevin Lacz
Dauber
Troy Vincent
Pastor
Brandon Salgado Telis
Bully
Chance Kelly
Lt. Col. Jones
Marnette Patterson
Sarah
Billy Miller
Navy Recruiter
Leonard Roberts
Instructor Rolle
Reynaldo Gallegos
Tony
Jake McDorman
Biggles
Cory Hardrict
"D" / Dandridge
Eric Ladin
"Squirrel" / Case
Brando Eaton
Dapper Navy Man
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$58.8M
Budget
$542.3M
Revenue
+822%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (4)
G
Academy Award for Best Sound Editing
2015
WON
B
2015
WON
B
2015
WON
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
133 min (2h 13m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (13,462 votes)
Popularity
10
Budget
$58,800,000
Box Office
$542,300,000
Profit
+$483,500,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is American Sniper about?
U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle takes his sole mission—protect his comrades—to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind.
How long is American Sniper?
American Sniper has a runtime of 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Who directed American Sniper?
American Sniper was directed by Clint Eastwood.
Who stars in American Sniper?
The cast of American Sniper includes Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner, Cole Konis, Ben Reed.
How much did American Sniper make at the box office?
American Sniper earned $542,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $58,800,000.
What is the rating of American Sniper?
American Sniper has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 13,462 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
War
Action
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