Storyline
Jarhead is a film about a US Marine Anthony Swofford’s experience in the Gulf War. After putting up with an arduous boot camp, Swofford and his unit are sent to the Persian Gulf where they are eager to fight, but are forced to stay back from the action. Swofford struggles with the possibility of his girlfriend cheating on him, and as his mental state deteriorates, his desire to kill increases.
Cast & Crew
Jake Gyllenhaal
Anthony Swofford
Lead
Jamie Foxx
Staff Sgt. Sykes
Peter Sarsgaard
Alan Troy
Scott MacDonald
D.I. Fitch
Chris Cooper
Lt. Col. Kazinski
Laz Alonso
Ramon Escobar
Lucas Black
Kruger
Brian Geraghty
Fergus O'Donnell
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sam Mendes's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Jarhead is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
