Jarhead
Summary: A psychological study of Marine's state of mind during the Gulf War. Told through the eyes of a U.S. Marine sniper who struggles to cope with boredom, a sense of isolation, and other issues back home.
Runtime: 2 h 05 min
MPAA: R
Distributor: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE)
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 72,000,000
Domestic: $ 62,658,220
International: $ 34,417,932
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