Full Metal Jacket
“In Vietnam, the wind doesn't blow. It sucks.”
Synopsis
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
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Top Cast
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Matthew Modine
Pvt. Joker
Adam Baldwin
Animal Mother
Vincent D'Onofrio
Pvt. Pyle
R. Lee Ermey
Gny. Sgt. Hartman
Dorian Harewood
Eightball
Kevyn Major Howard
Rafterman
Arliss Howard
Pvt. Cowboy
Ed O'Ross
Lt. Touchdown
John Terry
Lt. Lockhart
Kieron Jecchinis
Crazy Earl
Kirk Taylor
Payback
Tim Colceri
Doorgunner
Jon Stafford
Doc Jay
Bruce Boa
Poge Colonel
Ian Tyler
Lt. Cleves
Sal Lopez
T.H.E. Rock
Gary Landon Mills
Donlon
Papillon Soo
Da Nang Hooker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Reykjavik Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 26, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 6, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.55x
+$16.4M net gain
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Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustav Hasford, Stanley Kubrick, Michael Herr
- Original Score
- Vivian Kubrick
- Original Title
- Full Metal Jacket
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.4M
- Production Studios
- Natant, Stanley Kubrick Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kubrick
Gustav Hasford, Stanley Kubrick, Michael Herr
Vivian Kubrick
Douglas Milsome
Martin Hunter
Stanley Kubrick, Jan Harlan
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kubrick
Producer
Keith Denny
Costume Design
Gustav Hasford
Screenplay
Douglas Milsome
Director of Photography
Vivian Kubrick
Original Music Composer
Stanley Kubrick
Director
Martin Hunter
Editor
Stanley Kubrick
Screenplay
Michael Herr
Screenplay
Anton Furst
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Full Metal Jacket
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Full Metal Jacket about?
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
Who directed Full Metal Jacket?
Full Metal Jacket was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Who stars in Full Metal Jacket?
The principal cast of Full Metal Jacket includes Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Dorian Harewood.
When was Full Metal Jacket released and how long is it?
Full Metal Jacket was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Full Metal Jacket?
Full Metal Jacket had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $46.4M at the worldwide box office (1.55 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Full Metal Jacket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Full Metal Jacket was composed by Vivian Kubrick.
Is Full Metal Jacket based on a book or true story?
Full Metal Jacket is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gustav Hasford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Full Metal Jacket?
Full Metal Jacket holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).