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American Sniper

  • 20142014
  • RR
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
475K
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Bradley Cooper in American Sniper (2014)
Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.
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Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, Chris f... Read allNavy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
475K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
751
443
  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Jason Hall
    • Chris Kyle(book)
    • Scott McEwen(book)
  • Stars
    • Bradley Cooper
    • Sienna Miller
    • Kyle Gallner
Top credits
  • Director
    • Clint Eastwood
  • Writers
    • Jason Hall
    • Chris Kyle(book)
    • Scott McEwen(book)
  • Stars
    • Bradley Cooper
    • Sienna Miller
    • Kyle Gallner
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 521Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 24 wins & 43 nominations total

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    Sienna Miller in American Sniper (2014)
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    Top cast

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    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Chris Kyleas Chris Kyle
    Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller
    • Tayaas Taya
    Kyle Gallner
    Kyle Gallner
    • Goat-Winstonas Goat-Winston
    Cole Konis
    • Young Chris Kyleas Young Chris Kyle
    Ben Reed
    Ben Reed
    • Wayne Kyleas Wayne Kyle
    Elise Robertson
    Elise Robertson
    • Deby Kyleas Deby Kyle
    Luke Sunshine
    • Young Jeff Kyleas Young Jeff Kyle
    Troy Vincent
    Troy Vincent
    • Pastoras Pastor
    Brandon Salgado Telis
    • Bullyas Bully
    • (as Brandon Salgado-Telis)
    Keir O'Donnell
    Keir O'Donnell
    • Jeff Kyleas Jeff Kyle
    Marnette Patterson
    Marnette Patterson
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Jason Hall
    Jason Hall
    • Cowboyas Cowboy
    Billy Miller
    Billy Miller
    • Navy Recruiteras Navy Recruiter
    Leonard Roberts
    Leonard Roberts
    • Instructor Rolleas Instructor Rolle
    Jason Walsh
    • Instructor #2as Instructor #2
    Reynaldo Gallegos
    Reynaldo Gallegos
    • Tonyas Tony
    • (as Rey Gallegos)
    Kevin Lacz
    Kevin Lacz
    • Dauberas Dauber
    Jake McDorman
    Jake McDorman
    • Bigglesas Biggles
    • Director
      • Clint Eastwood
    • Writers
      • Jason Hall
      • Chris Kyle(book)
      • Scott McEwen(book)
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    Storyline

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    Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) was nothing more than a Texas man who dreamt of becoming a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real talent, something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he joined the S.E.A.L.s in order to become a sniper. After marrying Taya (Sienna Miller), Kyle and the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq. Kyle's struggle isn't with his missions, but about his relationship with the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to handle it with his urban life, his wife, and kids. —Evandro Martirano
    • assassin
    • iraq
    • sniper
    • u.s. invasion of iraq
    • mercenary
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    • Genres
      • Action
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong and disturbing war violence, and language throughout including some sexual references
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      To gain 40+ pounds, Bradley Cooper ate around 6,000 calories a day, which calculates to eating a meal every 55 minutes. Using his own trainer, he worked out four hours a day for several months. Cooper also took twice-daily lessons with a vocal coach, and spent many hours studying footage of Chris Kyle. When it came to pointing a rifle, Cooper trained with Navy S.E.A.L. sniper Kevin Lacz, who served with Kyle and was a consultant on this movie.
    • Goofs
      Kyle and Taya's babies are obviously prop dolls. Although the daughter doll's hand was CG-animated to move while Sienna Miller was holding it, Bradley Cooper can be seen subtly moving its arm with his thumb to make it seem like it is moving. The filmmakers acknowledged this after numerous reviews noted the fake baby, with screenwriter Jason Hall saying, "Real baby #1 showed up with a fever. Real baby #2 was [a] no show."
    • Quotes

      Chris Kyle: I'm not redneck; I'm Texan!

      Taya Renae Kyle: What's the difference?

      Chris Kyle: We ride horses, they ride their cousins.

    • Crazy credits
      Footage of the real Chris Kyle's memorial service is featured during the first half of the end credits, while the instrumental "The Funeral" by Ennio Morricone plays on the soundtrack. Following the music and the footage, the rest of the end credits play in complete silence.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Bradley Cooper/Harry Connick Jr./Big K.R.I.T. ft. Raphael Saadiq (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Taya's Theme
      Written by Clint Eastwood

      Performed by Gennady Loktionov

    User reviews1.1K

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    Top review
    8/10
    Bradley Cooper bulked up his shoulders and took on a very difficult role that etches him on the list of "Great Actors" as he plays the real life character of Chris Kyle.
    (I hope I can get through this review without tearing up)

    Viewing this movie in the theatre is different than usual. While you walk in and grab your seat, you may feel that everyone around you is anticipating the same thing ... a powerful story about a powerful man with a powerful purpose. That's a lot for a movie to live up to.

    I believe you will walk out of the theatre with many thoughts after watching American Sniper ... and one of those thoughts will be that Bradley Cooper gave unwavering respect to Chris Kyle, his family, his fellow SEALS, his country and the movie industry. He bulked up his shoulders and took on a very difficult role that etches him on the list of "Great Actors" as he plays the real life character of Chris Kyle. Simply put - he was believable. His look. His accent. His Texas strut. His dip. His eyes. Watching the film you can clearly see what I assume to be parallel of what Kyle experienced on the battlefields abroad and at home. I can only hope the Kyle family and friends feel the same, as Cooper's acting appears to be a beautiful tribute to a "Legend".

    While Clint Eastwood didn't break any ground with direction, I do believe he was a perfect choice for this film and did an incredible job telling Kyle's story without putting politics on the screen. This is a rough story to watch no matter your political views ... war is hell on all sides. If Eastwood put politics in the film I believe the audience would have lost the purpose of the piece. This is a movie that liberals, conservatives, libertarians, and "I-don't-knowins" can appreciate.

    The best movies make you walk out of the doors seeing the world a bit differently. American Sniper gives an eerie look into a world that we, as Americans, are so far away from. Many of us don't know death like this. We don't know what it's like to face the mental and physical challenges our troops face during war. We've never been in the middle of a sand- storm fire fight. Eastwood, his crew and cast provide us with a small glimpse into what our troops face overseas and stateside. After seeing the movie inside an enormous mall, it was a bit surreal to walk out to an Urban Outfitters and Apple store full of Christmas shoppers. American Sniper will push you outside of everyday life to tell you a story that will stir your head and your heart.

    Personally, American Sniper brought many emotions about the courageous servicemen, women and their families that have touched my life. Over the years I've had the honor to work with the American Veterans Center (AVC) in Arlington, VA, who host the National Memorial Day Parade and Wounded Warrior Experience among other great events. Some of the veterans who starred in American Sniper have also shared their story during AVC events. If this movie inspires you to learn more about these outstanding men and women, please check out AVC.

    American Sniper also reminded me of the bravest people I know -- Lance Corporal Nicholas Erdy and his family. Much like you see on the screen, the Erdy's sacrifice and love for our country is the stuff superheroes are made of.

    To the Kyle family, Erdys, all veterans, servicemen and women, and their families ... thank you for your sacrifice and courage. Your stories inspire us to strive for love and peace. To Eastwood, Cooper and the American Sniper team ... thank you for clearly putting your heart into this important American story. Bravo.

    Bottom line - the Chris Kyle Story - American Sniper - is a must see.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 16, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Google+
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Lính Bắn Tỉa Mỹ
    • Filming locations
      • Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • RatPac-Dune Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $58,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $350,159,020
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $633,456
      • Dec 28, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $547,459,020
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat
      • Auro 11.1
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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