Bradley Cooper’s acclaimed war drama will soon leave streaming, giving viewers a limited window to watch the film. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the 2014 release became a major box-office success, earning $548 million worldwide. The film follows a Navy SEAL sniper whose experiences in Iraq continue to affect his life long after he returns home.
Bradley Cooper’s American Sniper will leave Netflix in November
Bradley Cooper’s American Sniper will soon leave Netflix. According to What’s on Netflix, the 2014 action drama is scheduled to exit the streaming platform on November 1, 2026.
Directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Jason Hall, American Sniper premiered in select U.S. theaters on December 25, 2014. The biographical war drama follows a U.S. Navy SEAL whose military career and experiences in Iraq take a toll on his life after returning home.
Chris Kyle grows up in Texas before joining the Navy SEALs and training as a sniper. After marrying Taya, he begins deploying to Iraq, where his shooting skills help protect fellow American troops. Over four tours, his work earns him recognition in the military, but the repeated deployments strain his family life.
Returning home does not bring relief, as he struggles to adjust to civilian routines and reconnect with his wife and children. Cooper stars as Chris Kyle, with Sienna Miller portraying Taya. Other cast members include Luke Grimes as Marc Lee, Jake McDorman as Ryan Job, Cory Hardrict as Dandridge, and Kevin Lacz as himself, among others.
The war drama film earned positive reviews overall. On Rotten Tomatoes, American Sniper holds a 71 percent critics’ score based on 302 reviews. Meanwhile, its audience score is stronger at 84 percent. The film also received recognition at the 87th Academy Awards, earning six nominations. It won one, taking home the Best Sound Editing award.
