Jarhead (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2005, Jarhead is a drama and war film directed by Sam Mendes, running about 123 minutes. “Welcome to the suck.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Jarhead stars Jamie Foxx as Staff Sgt. Sykes, Jake Gyllenhaal as Anthony Swofford, Peter Sarsgaard as Alan Troy and Scott MacDonald as D.I. Fitch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Jarhead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $97.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jarhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jarhead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jarhead (2005)?
- In US, Jarhead is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jarhead worth watching?
- Jarhead holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jarhead?
- Jarhead stars Jamie Foxx, Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Scott MacDonald and Chris Cooper.
- When was Jarhead released?
- Jarhead was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.