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Full Metal Jacket

A two-segment look at the effect of the military mindset and war itself on Vietnam era Marines. The first half follows a group of recruits in boot camp under the command of the punishing Gunnery Sergeant Hartman. The second half shows one of those recruits, Joker, covering the war as a correspondent for Stars and Stripes, focusing on the Tet offensive. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, War), release year 1987, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Full Metal Jacket

A two-segment look at the effect of the military mindset and war itself on Vietnam era Marines. The first half follows a group of recruits in boot camp under the command of the punishing Gunnery Sergeant Hartman. The second half shows one of those recruits, Joker, covering the war as a correspondent for Stars and Stripes, focusing on the Tet offensive.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, War), release year 1987, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1987
  • Released 10 Jul 1987
  • Runtime 116 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.2/10 from 850,103 votes
  • Metascore 78/100
  • Genres Drama, War
  • Languages English, Vietnamese
  • Countries United Kingdom, United States

Cast

Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D'Onofrio

Direction and writing

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Written by: Stanley Kubrick, Michael Herr, Gustav Hasford

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 15 nominations total

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