Movies About Snipers

From Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns
Rated R

Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 American epic war drama film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon. The film is set during the Invasion of Normandy in World War II. It tells the story of several United States Army Rangers who are given the task of finding and rescuing Private James Ryan, a paratrooper who is the sole surviving brother of four siblings killed in action on the same day. Their mission is complicated by the fact that the Germans are preparing for a large-scale counterattack against the Allies and the area is heavily fortified. As the Rangers battle their way through the German lines, they must also grapple with their own personal and moral conflicts. In the end, the mission is a success and Private Ryan is saved. The film explores the brutalities of war and the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who fight it.

From Doug Liman, starring Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen
Rated PG-13

The Bourne Identity tells the story of Jason Bourne (Matt Damon), a man with no memory, who washes up on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and is quickly drawn into a dangerous international conspiracy. With the help of Marie (Franka Potente), a mysterious woman, he sets out to discover his true identity. Along the way, Bourne must evade relentless CIA operatives while uncovering clues to his forgotten past. In the end, Bourne must face the truth of who he is and what he's done in order to survive.

From Ridley Scott, starring Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Eric Bana
Rated R

Black Hawk Down is a 2001 action/drama film directed by Ridley Scott and based on an actual event that occurred in Somalia in 1993. It follows the mission of a U.S. Army Ranger and Delta Force team sent to the Somali capital, Mogadishu, to capture faction leaders of the Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. The mission quickly turns disastrous when the U.S. forces are outnumbered, outgunned, and trapped in a hostile city. In the midst of heavy fighting, the U.S. forces must fight their way through a seemingly never-ending horde of enemy combatants in order to survive and complete their mission. The film stars Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Eric Bana, and William Fichtner.

From Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Jude Law, Ed Harris, Joseph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz
Rated R

Enemy at the Gates is a World War II drama directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. The film follows two Russian snipers, Vassili Zaitsev (Jude Law) and Danilov (Joseph Fiennes), as they battle their German counterpart, Major Erwin König (Ed Harris), in the fight to control the city of Stalingrad in 1942. As the Battle of Stalingrad progresses, Zaitsev and Danilov become heroes of the Soviet Union, while König is determined to take them out. The film follows the battle between the three snipers, as well as the political and social struggles in the battle for control of the city. The film explores themes such as the cost of war, loyalty, and the consequences of propaganda.

From Andrew Niccol, starring Nicolas Cage, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan
Rated R

Lord of War tells the story of Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage), an arms dealer who becomes one of the world's most powerful and wealthy men. He begins selling weapons to warring countries in the 1980s, raking in millions of dollars while exploiting global conflict. As his business grows, Yuri's life spirals out of control with devastating consequences. He is pursued by federal agents and an Interpol agent (Ethan Hawke) as well as a shady middleman (Jared Leto). As his life comes crumbling down, Yuri must confront his own conscience and the consequences of his illegal activities.

From Kathryn Bigelow, starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce
Rated R

The Hurt Locker is a 2008 war thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackie. It follows the story of an elite Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team during the Iraq War who are tasked with defusing and disposing of bombs in the most dangerous situations. The team, led by the maverick Sergeant William James (Renner), is constantly pushed to their absolute limits in the face of extreme danger. As the team prays for their safe return home, they must grapple with the idea of mortality. As the tension and stakes continue to rise, James and his team must find a way to maintain their sanity while living in a world of continuous violence and chaos. The Hurt Locker is an intense, action-packed exploration of the physical and psychological effects of war.

From Antoine Fuqua, starring Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover
Rated R

From Joel Schumacher, starring Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell
Rated R

From Tony Scott, starring Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Catherine McCormack, Stephen Dillane
Rated R

From Sam Mendes, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Lucas Black, Scott MacDonald
Rated R

From Timur Bekmambetov, starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp
Rated R

From Simon West, starring Sylvester Stallone, Liam Hemsworth, Randy Couture, Jean-Claude Van Damme
Rated R

From Joe Carnahan, starring Jeremy Piven, Ryan Reynolds, Ray Liotta, Joseph Ruskin
Rated R

From Michael Davis, starring Clive Owen, Monica Bellucci, Paul Giamatti, Stephen McHattie
Rated R

From Simon West, starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Tony Goldwyn
Rated R

From Directors: Mike McCoy, Scott Waugh, starring Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez, Nestor Serrano, Rorke Denver
Rated R

From Stéphane Rybojad, starring Diane Kruger, Djimon Hounsou, Benoît Magimel, Denis Ménochet
Rated R

From Guy Ritchie, starring Jason Statham, Ray Liotta, André 3000, Vincent Pastore
Rated R

From Anton Corbijn, starring George Clooney, Paolo Bonacelli, Violante Placido, Irina Björklund
Rated R

From Xavier Gens, starring Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott, Olga Kurylenko, Robert Knepper
Rated R

From Luis Llosa, starring Tom Berenger, Billy Zane, J.T. Walsh, Aden Young
Rated R