Full Metal Jacket
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.
Release Year
1987
Runtime
117 min
Audience Score
8.1
Genres
Drama, War
Story Snapshot
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.
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Full Metal Jacket is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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