Action drama

Saving Private Ryan (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Name: Saving Private Ryan
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Released: 1998-07-24
Duration: 2 h 49 min
Cast: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon

Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 action drama directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon. It runs 2 hours 49 minutes and earned $482.4 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. It won 5 Oscars, including Cinematography and Directing, and 15 awards in all. Critics gave it 91 on Metacritic. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

worldwide gross: $482.4M
Oscars won: 5
Metascore: 91
US streaming chart: #248

Where to watch Watch the trailer

Released: July 24, 1998
Runtime: 2h 49m (169 min)
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genres: Action , Drama , War
Original language: English
Studio: DreamWorks Distribution
Budget: $70M
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Saving Private Ryan About?

The premise of Saving Private Ryan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During the frantic Normandy campaign, Captain John Miller and his squad are given a dangerous, secret mission. Their objective is to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have all been killed in action. The team must journey deep into enemy territory, facing intense combat and risking their own lives to locate and protect one soldier, questioning the cost of war and the value of a single life amidst widespread loss.

Saving Private Ryan Themes & Keywords

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medic
bell tower
hand grenade
self sacrifice
prayer
dog tag
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world war two in europe
survivor's guilt
infantry
dying words
blood splatter
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halftrack
nonlinear timeline
mistaken identity
loss of brother
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character name in title
france
rescue
male bonding
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courage
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tinnitus
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Where to watch

Where to Watch Saving Private Ryan

Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Saving Private Ryan Cast

Tom Hanks leads the cast, with Matt Damon. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

Director Steven Spielberg

Ratings

Saving Private Ryan Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Saving Private Ryan 91 on Metacritic.

Metacritic

91 Metascore

User score 8.9
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TMDB

82% User score
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Plot

Saving Private Ryan Plot Summary

What happens in Saving Private Ryan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the Allied forces launched their monumental assault on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, the sheer scale of devastation unfolded before the eyes of Captain John H. Miller (played by Tom Hanks) and his men of the 2nd Ranger Battalion. The initial chaos of battle gave way to a grim reality as they confronted the relentless artillery and machine gun fire of the German forces, their ranks thinned by the merciless onslaught. Amidst this maelstrom, Miller’s leadership emerged as a beacon of hope; he rallied a surviving group and orchestrated a daring infiltration behind enemy lines, striving to secure a crucial victory.

Full summary

The whole story of Saving Private Ryan, scene by scene

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Timeline of events

Box office

Saving Private Ryan Box Office & Budget

Saving Private Ryan grossed $482.4 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 6.9 times what it cost. $217 million came from the US and Canada and $265.3 million (55%) from the rest of the world.

1998 box office

Worldwide gross

$482.4M

6.9× its budget

US & Canada: $217M
International: $265.3M
Budget: $70M

US & Canada 45% Rest of the world 55%

Awards

Saving Private Ryan Awards & Nominations

Saving Private Ryan won 5 Oscars, including Cinematography and Directing, and 15 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1999, with 5 wins from 11 nominations.

15 wins32 nominations6 ceremonies

Oscars 1999 5 wins · 11 nominations
- Won Cinematography
- Won Directing – Steven Spielberg
- Won Film Editing
- Won Sound
- Won Sound Effects Editing
+6 more at the Oscars 1999
Golden Globes 1999 4 wins · 5 nominations
- Won Best Director – Steven Spielberg
- Won Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Won Best Original Song
- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Tom Hanks
- Nominated Best Screenplay
Critics' Choice 1999 3 wins · 3 nominations
- Won Best Director – Steven Spielberg
- Won Best Picture
- Won Best Score – John Williams
BAFTA 1999 2 wins · 10 nominations
- Won Best Sound
- Won Best Special Visual Effects
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Tom Hanks
- Nominated Best Cinematography – Janusz Kaminski
- Nominated Best Direction – Steven Spielberg
+5 more at the BAFTA 1999

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DGA Awards 1999 1 win · 1 nomination
- Won Feature Film – Steven Spielberg
Actor Awards (SAG) 1999 2 nominations
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Tom Hanks

Videos

Saving Private Ryan Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 teaser.

Saving Private Ryan Trailer: Saving Private Ryan - Trailer — Saving Private Ryan - Trailer

Trailer Saving Private Ryan (1998) - Official Re-Release Trailer | 4K
Trailer Saving Private Ryan (1998) Theatrical Trailer [5.1] [4K] [FTD-1282]
Teaser 25th Anniversary Spot

Quiz

How Well Do You Know Saving Private Ryan?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the central mission that Captain Miller is tasked with?

Cars

Cars in Saving Private Ryan

19 cars on screen, including the 1952 ZM Łabędy T-34/85 and the 1943 BMM Marder III.

All 19 cars

1952 ZM Łabędy T-34/85 Main role
1943 BMM Marder III Important role
1940 NSU Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad Important role
1958 PPS OT-810 Important role

Details

Saving Private Ryan Also Known As

44 alternative titles, including “Spasavanje redova Rajana” and “Resevanje vojaka Ryana”.

Also known as: Spasavanje redova Rajana
Resevanje vojaka Ryana
Vryatuvannya ryadovoho Rayana
Spasyavaneto na rednik Raĭŭn
I Diásosi tou Stratióti Ráian
Spasti ryadovogo Rayana
सेविंग प्राइवेट रायन
拯救大兵瑞恩
プライベート・ライアン：1998
Salvar al soldado Ryan
プライベート・ライアン
雷霆救兵

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Rescatando al soldado Ryan
Der Soldat James Ryan
Il faut sauver le soldat Ryan
Salvate il soldato Ryan
Ryan közlegény megmentése
Спасти рядового Райана
Er Ryan'ı Kurtarmak
O Resgate do Soldado Ryan
Pelastakaa sotamies Ryan
Zachraňte vojína Ryana
Rädda menige Ryan
Szeregowiec Ryan
Redd menig Ryan
Спасавање редова Рајана
להציל את טוראי ריאן
Zachráňte vojaka Ryana
Η Διάσωση του Στρατιώτη Ράιαν
Salvați soldatul Ryan
Спасяването на редник Райън
نجات سرباز رایان
라이언 일병 구하기
Врятувати рядового Раяна
搶救雷恩大兵
Salvem el soldat Ryan
Glābjot ierindnieku Raienu
Gelbstint eilinį Rajaną
เซฟวิ่ง ไพรเวท ไรอัน ฝ่าสมรภูมินรก
Spašavanje vojnika Ryana
Reševanje vojaka Ryana
Reamees Ryani päästmine
Giải Cứu Binh Nhì Ryan
إنقاذ المجند ريان, რიგითი რაიანის გადასარჩენად

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FAQ

Saving Private Ryan FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Saving Private Ryan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Saving Private Ryan?

Saving Private Ryan runs 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).

When was Saving Private Ryan released?

Saving Private Ryan was released on July 24, 1998.

Who directed Saving Private Ryan?

Saving Private Ryan was directed by Steven Spielberg.

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Who is in the cast of Saving Private Ryan?

Saving Private Ryan stars Tom Hanks and Matt Damon.

Where can I watch Saving Private Ryan?

In the US, Saving Private Ryan is streaming on Hoopla, Kanopy and Paramount Plus Essential and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Saving Private Ryan make at the box office?

Saving Private Ryan grossed $482.4 million worldwide ($217 million domestic, $265.3 million international) on a budget of $70 million.

How is Saving Private Ryan rated?

Saving Private Ryan has 91 on Metacritic and 82% on TMDB.

What awards did Saving Private Ryan win?

Saving Private Ryan won 15 awards from 32 nominations, including Cinematography at the Oscars 1999.

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