Summary

  • American Sniper, a war drama based on the memoir of Chris Kyle, explores his life as a lethal sniper and the psychological toll it took on him and his family.
  • Despite criticism, the film was both a financial success and critically acclaimed, grossing $547 million and receiving multiple Oscar nominations.
  • Viewers can stream American Sniper on Max or choose to rent or buy it on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, and Microsoft Store.

Find out where to watch American Sniper, the 2014 Oscar-nominated war drama directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller. Loosely based on Chris Kyle's memoir, American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History, the Eastwood-directed film tells the true story of Kyle (Bradley Cooper), a U.S. Navy SEAL, and explores how all his confirmed kills during his tours in Iraq allowed him to become the deadliest sniper in all of U.S. military history. Additionally, American Sniper also explores how the PTSD and trauma that Kyle gained from his military service psychologically scarred not just himself, but his family as well.

When American Sniper was first released, it was met with a series of controversies. Not only did American Sniper take creative liberties to embellish Kyle's story, but the film was also accused of being pro-war propaganda that both glorified a violent man who reportedly enjoyed killing and demonizing his enemies and indulged in negative stereotypes of Muslims that may have contributed to anti-Muslim hate (via BBC News). Despite this backlash, American Sniper was a financial and critical success as it made $547 million (via Box Office Mojo) and was nominated for several Oscars. With all this information, many wonder where they can watch American Sniper​​​​​.

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Where To Stream American Sniper

Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle from American Sniper

American Sniper is currently available for streaming on Max. The film is rated R due to certain aspects of the film like war violence, language, drug use, sexual content, and nudity. American Sniper is a violent and visceral war film that does not sugarcoat or hide the horrific nature of the Iraq War, making it a film for a mature, adult audience. Max subscriptions cost $9.99/month or $99.99/year for With Ads, $15.99/month or $149.99/year for Ad-Free, and $19.99/month or $199.99/year for Ultimate Ad-Free.

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Where To Rent Or Buy American Sniper

Soldiers walking near a plane in American Sniper

If streaming on Max is not an option, then the film can also be either rented or bought on various other platforms. Interested viewers have the option to rent/buy the film on either SD (Standard Definition), HD (High Definition), UHD (Ultra High Definition), or 4K. Here is a breakdown of all available options and prices to rent or buy Clint Eastwood's American Sniper:

  • Apple TV: Rent for $3.99 (4K); Buy for $14.99 (4K)
  • Amazon Prime Video: Rent for $3.79 (SD or HD); Buy for $14.99 (SD or HD)
  • Google Play: Rent for $3.99 (4K); Buy for $14.99 (4K)
  • YouTube: Rent for $3.99 (4K); Buy for $14.99 (4K)
  • Vudu: Rent for $3.99 (4K); Buy for $14.99 (4K)
  • Microsoft Store: Rent for $3.99 (4k); Buy for $14.99 (4K)