It's often described as the greatest war film ever made, with it's opening scene frequently dubbed as a masterpiece and serving as inspiration for many others. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more

This 1998 war epic has often been called “a masterpiece in every sense of the word” and it’s now available to stream on Sky.

Directed by Steven Spielberg , Saving Private Ryan is often labelled the greatest war film ever made and it’s not hard to see why. Written by Robert Rodat, the two hours 49 minutes long film is set during World War II in 1944 Normandy, France. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

It follows the journey of a group of soldiers — led by Captain John Miller, portrayed to perfection by To

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