Saving Private Ryan
“The mission is a man.”
Synopsis
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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Saving Private Ryan - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-14
Top Cast
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Tom Hanks
Captain Miller
Tom Sizemore
Sergeant Horvath
Edward Burns
Private Reiben
Barry Pepper
Private Jackson
Adam Goldberg
Private Mellish
Vin Diesel
Private Caparzo
Giovanni Ribisi
T/4 Medic Wade
Jeremy Davies
Corporal Upham
Matt Damon
Private Ryan
Ted Danson
Captain Hamill
Paul Giamatti
Sergeant Hill
Dennis Farina
Lieutenant Colonel Anderson
Joerg Stadler
Steamboat Willie
Max Martini
Corporal Henderson
Dylan Bruno
Toynbe
Daniel Cerqueira
Weller
Demetri Goritsas
Parker
Ian Porter
Trask
Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 24, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 29, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$481.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.88x
+$411.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rodat
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Saving Private Ryan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, German, English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $481.8M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Mutual Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
Robert Rodat
John Williams
Janusz Kamiński
Michael Kahn
Steven Spielberg, Ian Bryce, Mark Gordon, Gary Levinsohn
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Steven Spielberg
Director
Ian Bryce
Producer
Mark Gordon
Producer
Gary Levinsohn
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
Michael Kahn
Editor
Thomas E. Sanders
Production Design
Robert Rodat
Writer
Simon Crane
Stunt Coordinator
Stefen Fangmeier
Visual Effects Supervisor
Joanna Johnston
Costume 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.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saving Private Ryan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Saving Private Ryan?
Saving Private Ryan was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in Saving Private Ryan?
The principal cast of Saving Private Ryan includes Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper, Adam Goldberg.
When was Saving Private Ryan released and how long is it?
Saving Private Ryan was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Saving Private Ryan?
Saving Private Ryan had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $481.8M at the worldwide box office (6.88 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Saving Private Ryan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saving Private Ryan was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saving Private Ryan?
Saving Private Ryan holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).