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WAR . 1998 . 2h 49m . English . 8.2/10

Saving Private Ryan_

"The mission is a man."

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.

Director Steven Spielberg
Starring Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns
Box Office $481.8M
8.2/10
Rating
$481.8M
Box Office
2h 49m
Runtime
1998
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+588% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Saving Private Ryan poster
The mission is a man.

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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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Saving Private Ryan earned $481.8M worldwide on a $70.0M budget — a 588% return on investment.
Director
Saving Private Ryan was directed by Steven Spielberg.
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Cast
Tom Hanks stars as Captain Miller in Saving Private Ryan.
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Year context
Saving Private Ryan was released 28 years ago in 1998.

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$70.0M
Budget
$481.8M
Revenue
+588%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

STUDIOS (3)

AWARDS (4)

B
1999
WON
B
1999
WON
B
1999
WON
B
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Film
1998
WON

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
169 min (2h 49m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
8.2/10 (16,869 votes)
Popularity
14
Budget
$70,000,000
Box Office
$481,840,909
Profit
+$411,840,909
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Saving Private Ryan 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.
How long is Saving Private Ryan?
Saving Private Ryan has a runtime of 169 minutes (2h 49m).
Who directed Saving Private Ryan?
Saving Private Ryan was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in Saving Private Ryan?
The cast of Saving Private Ryan includes Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper, Adam Goldberg.
How much did Saving Private Ryan make at the box office?
Saving Private Ryan earned $481,840,909 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $70,000,000.
What is the rating of Saving Private Ryan?
Saving Private Ryan has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 16,869 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

War Drama History

KEYWORDS (23)

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