Movie

Full Metal Jacket

“In Vietnam, the wind doesn't blow. It sucks.”

★ 8.1(11,474)19871h 57m

Full Metal Jacket is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Stanley Kubrick
Release date: 1987-06-26
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Box office: $46,357,676
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Natant

Full Metal Jacket — trailer

About Full Metal Jacket

Full Metal Jacket is a 1987 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin and Vincent D'Onofrio. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 11,474 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Full Metal Jacket in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.

Cast

Matthew Modine

Pvt. Joker

Adam Baldwin

Animal Mother

Vincent D'Onofrio

Pvt. Pyle

R. Lee Ermey

Gny. Sgt. Hartman

Dorian Harewood

Eightball

Kevyn Major Howard

Rafterman

Arliss Howard

Pvt. Cowboy

Ed O'Ross

Lt. Touchdown

John Terry

Lt. Lockhart

Kieron Jecchinis

Crazy Earl

Kirk Taylor

Payback

Tim Colceri

Doorgunner

Themes & keywords

rescuesnipervietnam warsuicidevietnamhelicopterarmyprostitutebased on novel or bookpropagandawar correspondentjournalismrecruitinfantrywar photographer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Full Metal Jacket in United States?+

In United States, Full Metal Jacket is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Full Metal Jacket on Netflix?+

Full Metal Jacket is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Full Metal Jacket?+

Full Metal Jacket has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in Full Metal Jacket?+

Full Metal Jacket stars Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey and Dorian Harewood.

When did Full Metal Jacket come out?+

Full Metal Jacket is a 1987 movie directed by Stanley Kubrick.

What genre is Full Metal Jacket?+

Full Metal Jacket is Drama and War film.

Who directed Full Metal Jacket?+

Full Metal Jacket was directed by Stanley Kubrick.