Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Saving Private Ryan is streaming in Canada on Paramount+.
What the audience says
Saving Private Ryan rates well above most English films. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 17,893 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 2h 49m on it?
2h 49m of English war with a drama streak. That score holds across 17,895 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 49m
- this is the shared-living-room pick — the certificate is 18A
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 17,895 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 49m — long |
| Watch with family? | 18A · Adults only |
| Genre | War / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 11, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Paramount+ titles in Canada
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