Directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat, Saving Private Ryan is a war film released in 1998. Starring Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, and Ryan Hurst, the film, which won five Oscars, will be available on Netflix on November 13, 2025.
On June 6, 1944, during the Allied landings at Omaha Beach, Captain John Miller is given a crucial mission: to find and bring back Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in action. Through the ruins of occupied France, Miller and his men venture deep into enemy territory, confronted with the absurdity and human cost of war.
Their mission raises a central moral question: should the lives of several soldiers be risked to save the life of one? This dilemma, at the heart of the story, becomes a poignant reflection on sacrifice and brotherhood.
Produced by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures, the film made cinema history with its realistic reconstruction of D-Day and immersive staging. Steven Spielberg deploys brutal realism, enhanced by Janusz Kamiński's cinematography and John Williams' music. Tom Hanks delivers an acclaimed performance, symbolizing ordinary heroism amid chaos.
Winner of five Oscars, including Best Director, Saving Private Ryan remains a major work of modern war cinema. It appeals to viewers who are passionate about history and human stories rooted in the collective memory.
Saving Private Ryan
Film| 1998
On Netflix November 13, 2025
Drama, War | Running time: 2 hours 43 minutes
Directed by Steven Spielberg | Starring Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Ryan Hurst
Original title: Saving Private Ryan
Nationality: United States
Suitable forall audiences with warning
A classic war movie that combines realism, emotion, and moral questioning about the price of human life.
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