American Sniper (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2014, American Sniper is an action and war film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 133 minutes. “The most lethal sniper in U.S. history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle takes his sole mission—protect his comrades—to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind.
Who’s in it. American Sniper stars Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, Sienna Miller as Taya Renae Kyle, Kyle Gallner as Goat-Winston and Cole Konis as Young Chris Kyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, American Sniper has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $542.3M 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 American Sniper page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Sniper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Sniper (2014)?
- In US, American Sniper 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 American Sniper worth watching?
- American Sniper holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Sniper?
- American Sniper stars Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner, Cole Konis and Ben Reed.
- When was American Sniper released?
- American Sniper was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.