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Jarhead

6.720052h 3m18AMovieDramaWar

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…

DirectorSam Mendes
WriterWilliam Broyles Jr.
ProducersBobby Cohen·Lucy Fisher

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sam Mendes

Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal
Anthony Swofford
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx
Staff Sgt. Sykes
Peter Sarsgaard
Peter Sarsgaard
Alan Troy
Scott MacDonald
Scott MacDonald
D.I. Fitch
Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper
Lt. Col. Kazinski
Laz Alonso
Laz Alonso
Ramon Escobar
Lucas Black
Lucas Black
Kruger
Brian Geraghty
Brian Geraghty
Fergus O'Donnell
Damion Poitier
Damion Poitier
Poitier
Jocko Sims
Jocko Sims
Julius
Dennis Haysbert
Dennis Haysbert
Major Lincoln
John Krasinski
John Krasinski
Corporal Harrigan

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Jarhead — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Jarhead?

Jarhead isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Jarhead on Netflix?

No, Jarhead is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Jarhead on Amazon Prime Video?

Jarhead isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Jarhead for free?

Jarhead isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is there a sequel to Jarhead?

Yes — Jarhead is followed by Jarhead 2: Field of Fire (2014) in the Jarhead Collection.

Is there a prequel to Jarhead?

Jarhead is the first film in the Jarhead Collection.

Is Jarhead part of a trilogy?

No — Jarhead is part of the Jarhead Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Jarhead Collection?

There are 4 films in the Jarhead Collection: Jarhead (2005), Jarhead 2: Field of Fire (2014), Jarhead 3: The Siege (2016) and Jarhead: Law of Return (2019).

Is Jarhead based on a true story?

Yes — Jarhead is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).