American Sniper Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and, as stories of his courageous exploits spread, he earns the nickname “Legend.” However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world.

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Action Biography Drama War

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in American Sniper.

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  Bradley Cooper

  ... Navy SEAL Chris Kyle

  Joy, Failure to Launch

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  Luke Grimes

  ... Marc Lee

  Taken 2, Eddington

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  Sienna Miller

  ... Taya Renae Kyle

  Horizon: An American Saga, Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2

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  Kyle Gallner

  ... Winston

  Smile 2, Red Eye

• J
  Jake McDorman

  ... Ryan Job

  Aquamarine, See You in Valhalla

• M
  Max Charles

  ... Colton Kyle

  Mr. Peabody & Sherman

• B
  Brando Eaton

  Cabin Fever: Patient Zero, Woodlawn

• B
  Brian Hallisay

  ... Captain Gillespie

  Bottoms Up, Hostel: Part III

• E
  Eric Ladin

  ... Squirrel

  Where The Crawdads Sing

• K
  Keir O'Donnell

  ... Jeff Kyle

  Gifted, A Case Of You

Crew Behind the Film

The American Sniper behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Clint Eastwood last directed Juror No. 2 and Cry Macho. The film's writer Jason Dean Hall last wrote Unstoppable and Spread.

Director

Clint Eastwood

Screenwriter

Jason Dean Hall

Producers

Bradley Cooper
Clint Eastwood
Andrew Lazar
Peter Morgan
Steven Spielberg

Production Details

What we know about the American Sniper movie production.

Key Facts

• Chris Kyle made news earlier in 2013 when he tragically was killed at a shooting range by a fellow vet in February.
• Based on the 2012 autobiography/book "American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History" by Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice.

Production Updates for American Sniper

Dec 2014

Completed

Changed American Sniper movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. A first-quarter 2014 start date is being targeted.

May 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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