Since the end of the Second World War, countless films and TV shows have depicted the events that unfolded during those six long years between 1939 and 1945. Some of the most memorable and impactful that immediately come to mind are A Bridge Too Far, The Battle of Britain, The Longest Day, Schindler’s List, The Great Escape, and The Bridge on the River Kwai.
While I’ve watched all of those films and been deeply moved by each of them, the war movie I find myself revisiting most often is Saving Private Ryan, which was released in 1998. Widely regarded as one of the best — if not the greatest — war films ever made, it’s the movie that really sparked my interest in studying the Second World War when I was younger. Even today, whenever someone asks me for a war movie recommendation, it’s always the first title that comes to mind.
Directed by legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, Saving Private Ryan follows a group of American soldiers in the immediate aftermath of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. Their mission is to venture deep into Nazi-occupied France to bring home Private James Ryan, an Airborne soldier whose three brothers have all been killed in combat. Led by Captain Miller, the soldiers undertake an increasingly dangerous journey, and along the way, the film explores powerful themes such as the brutality of war, sacrifice, and the bonds formed among soldiers.
Saving Private Ryan features an unforgettable cast, including Tom Hanks as Captain Miller, Matt Damon as Private Ryan, Tom Sizemore as Mike Horvath, Vin Diesel as Private Caparzo, and Edward Burns as Private Reiben.
If you’ve never seen Saving Private Ryan or have been meaning to rewatch it, now is the perfect opportunity, as it’s been added to this free streaming service.
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Saving Private Ryan is now available on Pluto TV
You can stream this gripping war movie for free with ads
As part of its June lineup of free movies and TV shows, Pluto TV has added Saving Private Ryan to its library. That means you can now stream the film entirely for free through the Pluto TV app on smart TVs, streaming devices, and iOS and Android devices.
The only catch is that, because Pluto TV is a free, ad-supported streaming service, you’ll have to sit through a few ad breaks while watching it. If you’d rather enjoy the film without ads, Saving Private Ryan is also available to stream on Paramount+ with a Premium subscription, or you can buy it on YouTube. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to own a physical copy, the movie is available on 4K Ultra HD from Amazon.
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Blockbusters like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Top Gun: Maverick are also available
Beyond Saving Private Ryan, Pluto TV offers thousands of free TV shows and movies that you can stream on demand, including action hits like Air Force One, Mission: Impossible, and Top Gun: Maverick, as well as acclaimed dramas such as Good Will Hunting and The Whale.
Pluto TV has also expanded its lineup this June with four Indiana Jones films available to stream for free: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
