An Army historian felt that while the D-Day landing scenes were realistic, the rest of the film was a “typical World War II movie.” ...

Matt Damon has fallen into an odd Hollywood casting trope, playing characters trying to get home… and Christopher Nolan’s The ...

But then Good Will Hunting happened. Before Saving Private Ryan hit theaters, Damon skyrocketed to fame, winning an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay with Ben Affleck, so much for being an unknown.

Among them, Saving Private Ryan leads the charge ... and his squad on a mission to retrieve Private James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon), the sole survivor of four siblings who served.

James Francis Ryan, played by Matt Damon. McManus is a Curators' Distinguished ... John McManus, a World War II historian, looks at war scenes from "Saving Private Ryan" and rates them for realism.

By his count, Damon has needed big-money rescues in eight movies, including "The Martian," "Interstellar," and "Saving Private Ryan." The total cost of these is off the charts. Story by Tony ...

Marshall, is given an opportunity to alleviate some of her grief when he learns of a fourth brother, Private James Ryan, and decides to send out 8 men (Cpt. Miller and select members from 2nd ...

Along with the lead role – which would have seen him earn almost $250 million – Damon was offered 10% of the movie’s profits.

Marshall, is given an opportunity to alleviate some of her grief when he learns of a fourth brother, Private James Ryan, and decides to send out 8 men (Cpt. Miller and select members from 2nd ...