Jarhead (2005)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Jarhead
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Starz | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +5 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
| France | HBO Max | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +7 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV +7 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Jarhead in 80 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Jarhead 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. Jarhead is a Drama, War movie, released on 2005-11-04, runtime 123 minutes.
Is Jarhead worth watching?
TMDB users rate Jarhead 6.7 out of 10 from 3,330 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Jarhead?
In the United States, Jarhead streams on Netflix and Starz and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Sam Mendes
Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Anthony Swofford
- Jamie Foxx as Staff Sgt. Sykes
- Peter Sarsgaard as Alan Troy
- Scott MacDonald as D.I. Fitch
- Chris Cooper as Lt. Col. Kazinski
- Laz Alonso as Ramon Escobar
- Lucas Black as Kruger
- Brian Geraghty as Fergus O'Donnell
- Damion Poitier as Poitier
- Jocko Sims as Julius
- Dennis Haysbert as Major Lincoln
- John Krasinski as Corporal Harrigan
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Sources
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