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Saving Private Ryan Review (1998) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by Steven Spielberg · 1998 ·

Short answer

Is Saving Private Ryan worth watching?

Yes. Saving Private Ryan (1998) earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

88% Editorial Rating
90% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
8.6 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 49m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 18A (Canada) · M18 (Singapore)
Cast
Tom Hanks , Tom Sizemore , Edward Burns , Barry Pepper , Adam Goldberg , Vin Diesel , Giovanni Ribisi , Jeremy Davies , Matt Damon , Ted Danson
Streaming
Paramount+, Peacock
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • Paramount+
  • Peacock

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Saving Private Ryan by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia Catchplay, Vidio
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea Wavve
United Kingdom Paramount+
United States Paramount+, Peacock

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.6/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded war, drama, history pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Saving Private Ryan worth watching?

    Yes — Saving Private Ryan earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded war, drama, history pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #23 (8.6/10) — Saving Private Ryan remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Saving Private Ryan 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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Saving Private Ryan

    Saving Private Ryan (1998) Review: The Cost of One Life

    Saving Private Ryan is Steven Spielberg's Second World War epic, a harrowing rescue-mission drama whose Omaha Beach landing changed how cinema shows combat.

    Yes. It remains one of the essential war films, for adults who can handle intense, graphic battle scenes and want a drama about duty that still hits hard.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Saving Private Ryan: frequently asked questions

    Is Saving Private Ryan worth watching?

    Yes. Saving Private Ryan (1998) has a Celluloid Score of 85%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Saving Private Ryan?

    In the United States, Saving Private Ryan streams on Paramount+, Peacock with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Catchplay, Vidio in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Wavve in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Saving Private Ryan?

    Saving Private Ryan runs 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).

    What is Saving Private Ryan rated?

    Saving Private Ryan is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, 18A in Canada and M18 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Saving Private Ryan?

    Saving Private Ryan is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper, Adam Goldberg.

    What is the Metascore for Saving Private Ryan?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Saving Private Ryan is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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