American Sniper (2014)
A Navy SEAL's pinpoint accuracy saves lives in gritty combat, but the cost of war takes a tragic toll.
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.
How intense is American Sniper?
American Sniper is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What American Sniper feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream American Sniper
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Is American Sniper for you?
Is American Sniper scary?
Only a little. American Sniper has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is American Sniper gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is American Sniper sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is American Sniper OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is American Sniper?
American Sniper runs 2h 13m.
Where can I stream American Sniper?
American Sniper is streaming on Netflix and YouTube (free).
Does American Sniper have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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