Jarhead is 2 h 3 min long (123 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:03 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Jarhead (2005) runs 2 h 3 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 3,331 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 3 min — ends 10:03 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, War
Released: November 4, 2005
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 3,331 votes
Director: Sam Mendes
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Scott MacDonald
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription).

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How long is Jarhead?: Jarhead is 2 h 3 min long (123 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:03 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Jarhead rated?: Jarhead is rated R in the US.
Is Jarhead a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Jarhead?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Starz Apple TV channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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