Full Metal Jacket (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1987, Full Metal Jacket is a drama and war film directed by Stanley Kubrick, running about 117 minutes. “In Vietnam, the wind doesn't blow. It sucks.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Full Metal Jacket stars Matthew Modine as Pvt. Joker, Adam Baldwin as Animal Mother, Vincent D'Onofrio as Pvt. Pyle and R. Lee Ermey as Gny. Sgt. Hartman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Full Metal Jacket sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $46.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Full Metal Jacket page.
If you liked it. Fans of Full Metal Jacket tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Full Metal Jacket (1987)?
- In US, Full Metal Jacket is available to 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 Full Metal Jacket worth watching?
- Full Metal Jacket holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Full Metal Jacket?
- Full Metal Jacket stars Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey and Dorian Harewood.
- When was Full Metal Jacket released?
- Full Metal Jacket was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.