American Sniper

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Powered by Clint Eastwood's sure-handed direction and a gripping central performance from Bradley Cooper, American Sniper delivers a tense, vivid tribute to its real-life subject.

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Movie Info

U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) 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.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Sexual References|Language Throughout|Strong Disturbing War Violence)
  • Genre:
    war, drama, biography
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Clint Eastwood
  • Producer:
    Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Andrew Lazar, Bradley Cooper, Peter Morgan
  • Writer:
    Jason Hall
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $350.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Mad Chance, Malpaso Company, 22nd & Indiana
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital, Datasat, Dolby Atmos
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Bradley Cooper
Chris Kyle
Sienna Miller
Taya Renae Kyle
Jake McDorman
Biggles
Luke Grimes
Marc Lee
Navid Negahban
Sheikh Al-Obodi
Keir O'Donnell
Jeff Kyle
Max Charles
Colton
Kyle Gallner
Goat-Winston
Cory Hardrict
D, Dandridge
Sam Jaeger
Lt. Martin
Clint Eastwood
Director
Jason Hall
Screenwriter
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Robert Lorenz
Producer
Andrew Lazar
Producer
Bradley Cooper
Producer
Peter Morgan
Producer
Tim Moore
Executive Producer
Jason Hall
Executive Producer
Sheroum Kim
Executive Producer
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Critic Reviews for American Sniper

All Critics (295) | Top Critics (56) | Fresh (213) | Rotten (82)

  • American Sniper has a perspective that's recognizable from the classic Westerns Eastwood has long been associated with, both as an actor and a director. It's an existential critique of violent machismo that doubles as a celebration of violence.

    May 31, 2015 | Full Review…

    Dana Stevens

    Slate
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  • Eastwood makes the moral stakes almost nonexistent.

    May 29, 2015 | Full Review…

    David Edelstein

    New York Magazine/Vulture
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  • Clint Eastwood's American Sniper is an often lazy and somewhat hazy propaganda film about American heroism and hell in the Iraq War.

    May 29, 2015 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Bruce Kirkland

    Toronto Sun
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  • Although Cooper succeeds in resembling and sounding like the real Kyle, this isn't some cheap impersonation trick. Cooper gives maybe the best performance of his career.

    May 29, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4

    Richard Roeper

    Chicago Sun-Times
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  • Cooper looks the part, having bulked up for it, but he can't do anything with the blandness of the character the script has given him.

    January 23, 2015 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Sandra Hall

    Sydney Morning Herald
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  • We've seen it before, but Eastwood is good at making it seem raw and personal, largely by the care he takes in building a character, and the situations that will test them.

    January 23, 2015 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Paul Byrnes

    Sydney Morning Herald
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Audience Reviews for American Sniper

  • Apr 10, 2017
    While there's a war story here (snd the pros and cons of war on either side of the aisle are addressed, nodded to) Eastwood focuses instead on the slow pervasive addiction of warfare, how nothing compares to the adrenaline rush and how subtly it begins to creep under one's skin. Cooper solidly portrays a dude who's got it all under control, until he realizes that he doesn't. Good film.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Apr 01, 2017
    considering the calibre of other war films out there it wasnt very good. even just looking at clint eastwoods directorial catalogue the two about iwo jima were better.
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  • Nov 14, 2016
    Powerful story about a man's dedication to his country and what war can do to someone once they come home. Incredibly well acted by Bradley Cooper and the direction from Clint Eastwood sets this film above many of his others. Can be difficult to watch at times because war is very rough but this one is definitely recommended.
    Patrick W Super Reviewer
  • May 07, 2016
    "American Sniper" is a well-shot Drama/Action film of 2015. The plot to "American Sniper" is a man named "Chris Kyle" portrayed by "Bradley Cooper" is sent out as a sniper to fight in the Iraq war. He later meets a woman named "Taya" portrayed by "Sienna Miller" who he eventually marries and has children with. The movie just shows "Chris Kyle" as he goes on his tours as a sniper. The movie starts off with a dark opening of "Chris Kyle" about to shoot a child with a bomb. This scene is dark, but should not have been the movie's first scene. The majority of the movie is "Chris" going on his military tours. The film's climax is both thrilling and suspenseful. It makes a great scene and a great climax. The plot to the movie is good; the characters aren't really shown as well as they should have. "Bradley Cooper" has once again shown the audience how much of an incredible actor he is. The music in this movie captures the sadness, thrill and suspense of scenes. "Sienna Miller" is an okay actress but in this movie it doesn't fell as if she's putting in 100% . As mentioned before "American Sniper" was filmed beautifully, the action sequences are thrilling because of director "Clint Eastwood". One thing that is very noticeable is the "Blood Squibs", pretty much every person who gets shot has a blood squib. The "Blood Squibs" are made using C.G.I. there are some scenes that the C.G.I. is very noticeable. If you are a person who enjoys "Clint Eastwood's" latest movies then I recommend you watch "American Sniper" as it has good acting, great visuals and suspenseful music. Although the movie does have some issues some being characters being unnoticeable, less C.G.I. and better directing. I give 2014's "American Sniper" a 7/10.
    Steve G Super Reviewer
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