Saving Private Ryan (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1998, Saving Private Ryan is a drama, war and history film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 169 minutes. “The mission is a man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.
Who’s in it. Saving Private Ryan stars Tom Hanks as Captain John H. Miller, Matt Damon as Private James Francis Ryan, Tom Sizemore as Technical Sergeant Michael Horvath and Edward Burns as Private Richard Reiben, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Saving Private Ryan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $481.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saving Private Ryan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saving Private Ryan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saving Private Ryan (1998)?
- In US, Saving Private Ryan is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saving Private Ryan worth watching?
- Saving Private Ryan holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Saving Private Ryan?
- Saving Private Ryan stars Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns and Barry Pepper.
- When was Saving Private Ryan released?
- Saving Private Ryan was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.