# Saving Private Ryan (1998) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/saving-private-ryan-1998/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Director | Steven Spielberg |
| Genres | War, Drama, History |
| Runtime | 169 min |

## Quick answer

Saving Private Ryan (1998) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #23 (8.6/10) — Saving Private Ryan remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 82/100. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #23 (8.6/10) — Saving Private Ryan remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.

## Cast

Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Barry Pepper, Adam Goldberg, Vin Diesel, Giovanni Ribisi, Jeremy Davies, Matt Damon, Ted Danson

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Saving Private Ryan worth watching?**
Saving Private Ryan holds a 86% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #23 (8.6/10) — Saving Private Ryan remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Saving Private Ryan about?**
As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.

**Who directed Saving Private Ryan?**
Saving Private Ryan (1998) was directed by Steven Spielberg.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Saving Private Ryan?**
86% — the average of five public sources: critics 88%, audience 90%, Metascore 82/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 8.6/10.

**Where can I watch Saving Private Ryan?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Saving Private Ryan page for current options.

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