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American Sniper

Seen it?

2014 | 133 min | War, Action

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It made about 9 times its budget, audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10) and it won an Oscar. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Hurt Locker, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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 it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Sound Editing. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $542 million worldwide on a $59 million budget; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 684K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Clint Eastwood

  • Bradley CooperChris Kyle
  • Sienna MillerTaya Renae Kyle
  • Kyle GallnerGoat-Winston
  • Cole KonisYoung Chris Kyle
  • Ben ReedWayne Kyle
  • Elise RobertsonDebbie Kyle
  • Keir O'DonnellJeff Kyle
  • Luke SunshineYoung Jeff Kyle
  • Kevin LaczDauber
  • Troy VincentPastor