Movie

Jarhead

“Welcome to the suck.”

★ 6.7(3,178)20052h 3m

Jarhead is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Sam Mendes
Release date: 2005-11-04
Runtime: 2h 3m
Language: English
Box office: $97,076,152
Budget: $72,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Red Wagon Entertainment
Part of: Jarhead Collection

Jarhead — trailer

About Jarhead

Jarhead is a 2005 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Sam Mendes, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx and Peter Sarsgaard. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 3,178 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Jarhead in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jarhead is a film about a US Marine Anthony Swofford’s experience in the Gulf War. After putting up with an arduous boot camp, Swofford and his unit are sent to the Persian Gulf where they are eager to fight, but are forced to stay back from the action. Swofford struggles with the possibility of his girlfriend cheating on him, and as his mental state deteriorates, his desire to kill increases.

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

Anthony Swofford

Jamie Foxx

Staff Sgt. Sykes

Peter Sarsgaard

Alan Troy

Scott MacDonald

D.I. Fitch

Chris Cooper

Lt. Col. Kazinski

Laz Alonso

Ramon Escobar

Lucas Black

Kruger

Brian Geraghty

Fergus O'Donnell

Damion Poitier

Poitier

Jocko Sims

Julius

Dennis Haysbert

Major Lincoln

John Krasinski

Corporal Harrigan

Themes & keywords

snipercaliforniagulf warpetrolmarine corpskuwaitsoldierbased on memoir or autobiographyiraq waru.s. marineanti war1990sdesert stormharsh

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Jarhead in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Jarhead on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Jarhead on Netflix?+

Jarhead is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz.

How long is Jarhead?+

Jarhead has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who stars in Jarhead?+

Jarhead stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Scott MacDonald and Chris Cooper.

When did Jarhead come out?+

Jarhead is a 2005 movie directed by Sam Mendes.

What genre is Jarhead?+

Jarhead is Drama and War film.

Who directed Jarhead?+

Jarhead was directed by Sam Mendes.