--- product_id: 48264543 title: "Saving Private Ryan" price: "£14.72" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48264543-saving-private-ryan store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Saving Private Ryan **Price:** £14.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Saving Private Ryan - **How much does it cost?** £14.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48264543-saving-private-ryan) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description In the last great invasion, of the last great war, the greatest danger for eight men... was saving one. Internationally acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, Saving Private Ryan, directed by Steven Spielberg, is an unforgettable film achievement that has had a profound and lasting impact throughout the world. Winner of five Academy Awards®--including Best Director (Spielberg)--Saving Private Ryan also garnered two Golden Globe Awards® for Best Motion Picture (Drama) and Best Director. Seen through the eyes of a squad of American soldiers, the story begins with World War II's historic D-Day invasion, then moves beyond the beach as the men embark on a dangerous special mission. Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) must take his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan (Matt Damon), whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Faced with impossible odds, the men question their orders: Why are eight men risking their lives to save just one? Surrounded by the brutal realities of war, each man searches for his own answer – and the strength to triumph over an uncertain future with honour, decency, and respect. From desertcart.co.uk Since its release in 1998, Steven Spielberg's D-Day drama Saving Private Ryan has become hugely influential: everything, from the opening sequence of Gladiator ("Saving Marcus Aurelius") to the marvellous 10-hour TV series Band of Brothers, has been made in its shadow. There have been many previous attempts to recreate the D-Day landings on screen (notably, the epic The Longest Day), but thanks to Spielberg's freewheeling hand-held camerawork, Ryan was the first time an audience really felt like they were there, storming up Omaha Beach in the face of withering enemy fire. After the indelible opening sequence, however, the film is not without problems. The story, though based on an American Civil War incident, feels like it was concocted simply to fuel Spielberg's sentimental streak. In standard Hollywood fashion the Germans remain a faceless foe (with the exception of one charmless character who turns out to be both a coward and a turncoat); and the Tom Hanks-led platoon consists of far too many stereotypes: the doughty Sergeant; the thick-necked Private; the Southern man religious sniper; the cowardly Corporal. Matt Damon seems improbably clean-cut as the titular Private in need of rescue (though that may well be the point); and why do they all run straight up that hill towards an enemy machine gun post anyway? Some non-US critics have complained that Ryan portrays only the American D-Day experience, but it is an American film made and financed by Americans after all. Accepting both its relatively narrow remit and its lachrymose inclinations, Saving Private Ryan deserves its place in the pantheon of great war pictures.--Mark Walker Review: Classic Film. Lovely Blu Ray - This shall be a review of Steven Spielberg's 1998 film, 'Saving Private Ryan', on Blu Ray. The plot basically revolves around a group of 8 American soldiers led by Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks), who, following the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944, are sent behind German lines to find and rescue one man, Private James Ryan (Matt Damon). Along the way, each man questions the sense of the mission and uses this with the hope of finding his answer. That's basically the plot of the film. However, that is not all. The film is known for its intense opening 26 minute battle scene on Omaha Beach and for its all-out, realistic depiction of combat. The film also boasts an incredible cast. As mentioned already, you have Tom Hanks and Matt Damon playing the lead characters and both actors are simply outstanding here, in my opinion. However, you should also recognise some other familiar faces, such as Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Giovanni Ribishi, Barry Pepper, Jeremy Davies and even Vin Diesel. The list really does seem endless, but it is the acting talent on hand with this film that makes it so memorable. Finally, the Blu Ray quality. Picture: 9/10. I am going to give the picture quality a solid 9. I bought this to replace my DVD copy (which was fairly battered) and, may I say, this release did the job very nicely for me. There is a massive improvement in picture over my DVD counterpart. Basically, the colours, textures and general sharpness are all on top form. While some grain does remain throughout the film, that is only to be expected, given that this is a war film. Apart from that, the picture is very sharp and has been wonderfully cleaned up, ensuring that a solid transfer is guaranteed here. Sound: 9/10. The sound also gets a 9 from me. In fact, I would say that, if you want to hear 'Saving Private Ryan' in the best possible way in your own home at the present, get this. The sound is absolutely fantastic, even on a standard Plasma setup! With the battle scenes, you can hear every bullet fly, every explosion and feel the intensity. The dialogue then is crystal clear and John Williams' score is wonderful to hear in such clarity now on Blu Ray. Lastly, I would recommend a purchase of the 2-Disc Special Edition Blu Ray. The first disc is the film, while the second disc contains the Special Features and many of these are in HD, too, which is excellent. Staying with this, the special features themselves primarily focus on the making of the film and they are very interesting, all things considered. So, to conclude, 'Saving Private Ryan' (the two disc edition) is an absolute bargain on Blu Ray. I bought it off here fairly recently to replace my DVD copy and I was more than satisfied with the purchase. If you haven't seen this film, I strongly recommend that you do. It is Spielberg at his absolute best! If you happen to have the DVD and are wondering if you should upgrade, my suggestion is to go for it. Money well spent. Thanks for reading my review. I hope it helps. Review: Great - Great dvd. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00C6CARTE | | Actors | Barry Pepper, Edward Burns, Matt Damon, Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 - 1.85:1 | | Audio Description: | None | | Best Sellers Rank | 13,879 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 5,187 in Blu-ray | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (10,634) | | Director | Steven Spielberg | | Dubbed: | Castilian, French, German, Italian | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | MSE1178311 | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), German (Dolby Digital 5.1), Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1) | | Media Format | Blu-ray | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | Barry Levinson, Ian Bryce, Mark R. Gordon, Steven Spielberg | | Product Dimensions | 13.49 x 1.4 x 17.2 cm; 70 g | | Release date | 29 April 2013 | | Run time | 2 hours and 49 minutes | | Studio | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Subtitles: | Castilian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish | | Writers | Robert Rodat | ## Images ![Saving Private Ryan - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91w0SQlYatL.jpg) ![Saving Private Ryan - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7161bwXfxCL.jpg) ![Saving Private Ryan - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91x7WDccqOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Film. Lovely Blu Ray *by C***U on 31 October 2013* This shall be a review of Steven Spielberg's 1998 film, 'Saving Private Ryan', on Blu Ray. The plot basically revolves around a group of 8 American soldiers led by Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks), who, following the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944, are sent behind German lines to find and rescue one man, Private James Ryan (Matt Damon). Along the way, each man questions the sense of the mission and uses this with the hope of finding his answer. That's basically the plot of the film. However, that is not all. The film is known for its intense opening 26 minute battle scene on Omaha Beach and for its all-out, realistic depiction of combat. The film also boasts an incredible cast. As mentioned already, you have Tom Hanks and Matt Damon playing the lead characters and both actors are simply outstanding here, in my opinion. However, you should also recognise some other familiar faces, such as Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns, Giovanni Ribishi, Barry Pepper, Jeremy Davies and even Vin Diesel. The list really does seem endless, but it is the acting talent on hand with this film that makes it so memorable. Finally, the Blu Ray quality. Picture: 9/10. I am going to give the picture quality a solid 9. I bought this to replace my DVD copy (which was fairly battered) and, may I say, this release did the job very nicely for me. There is a massive improvement in picture over my DVD counterpart. Basically, the colours, textures and general sharpness are all on top form. While some grain does remain throughout the film, that is only to be expected, given that this is a war film. Apart from that, the picture is very sharp and has been wonderfully cleaned up, ensuring that a solid transfer is guaranteed here. Sound: 9/10. The sound also gets a 9 from me. In fact, I would say that, if you want to hear 'Saving Private Ryan' in the best possible way in your own home at the present, get this. The sound is absolutely fantastic, even on a standard Plasma setup! With the battle scenes, you can hear every bullet fly, every explosion and feel the intensity. The dialogue then is crystal clear and John Williams' score is wonderful to hear in such clarity now on Blu Ray. Lastly, I would recommend a purchase of the 2-Disc Special Edition Blu Ray. The first disc is the film, while the second disc contains the Special Features and many of these are in HD, too, which is excellent. Staying with this, the special features themselves primarily focus on the making of the film and they are very interesting, all things considered. So, to conclude, 'Saving Private Ryan' (the two disc edition) is an absolute bargain on Blu Ray. I bought it off here fairly recently to replace my DVD copy and I was more than satisfied with the purchase. If you haven't seen this film, I strongly recommend that you do. It is Spielberg at his absolute best! If you happen to have the DVD and are wondering if you should upgrade, my suggestion is to go for it. Money well spent. Thanks for reading my review. I hope it helps. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great *by R***L on 22 March 2026* Great dvd. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome *by D***N on 14 February 2026* Awesome film ## Frequently Bought Together - Saving Private Ryan [1998] [Region Free] - Black Hawk Down SteelBook (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital) [4K UHD] - Fury [4K UHD + Blu-ray] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48264543-saving-private-ryan](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48264543-saving-private-ryan) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*