Full Metal Jacket
1987, English. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
In Vietnam, the wind doesn't blow. It sucks.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Full Metal Jacket isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Stanley KubrickDirector
- Matthew ModinePvt. Joker
- Adam BaldwinAnimal Mother
- Vincent D'OnofrioPvt. Pyle
- R. Lee ErmeyGny. Sgt. Hartman
- Dorian HarewoodEightball
- Kevyn Major HowardRafterman
- Arliss HowardPvt. Cowboy
- Ed O'RossLt. Touchdown
- John TerryLt. Lockhart
- Kieron JecchinisCrazy Earl
- Kirk TaylorPayback
- Tim ColceriDoorgunner
Details
- Released
- 26 June 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Herr, Stanley Kubrick, Gustav Hasford
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $46M
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What Full Metal Jacket is based on
Full Metal Jacket is based on The Short-Timers, a 1979 novel by Gustav Hasford.
Novel · 1979
The Short-Timers
By Gustav Hasford
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Full Metal Jacket: quick answers
Is Full Metal Jacket worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 11,896 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Full Metal Jacket?
Full Metal Jacket runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Full Metal Jacket have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Full Metal Jacket. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Full Metal Jacket parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Full Metal Jacket is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Full Metal Jacket on?
Full Metal Jacket isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Full Metal Jacket?
If you liked Full Metal Jacket, try Platoon, Hamburger Hill, Apocalypse Now.
Who directed Full Metal Jacket?
Full Metal Jacket (1987) was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio.
What is Full Metal Jacket based on?
Full Metal Jacket is based on The Short-Timers, a 1979 novel by Gustav Hasford.