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As the battle rages and the Americans eventually secure Omaha Beach, back in the US, the War Department learns about the Ryan family from Utah. Three of the four Ryan brothers have been killed in action, with the last, Private James Francis Ryan, still missing in action. The decision is made to send a rescue team led by Captain Miller to find Ryan and bring him home, a choice fraught with debate as it risks more lives for one soldier.

Miller assembles a small detachment, including interpreter Timothy Upham, who is untested in combat. Their mission becomes a mission of morality and practicality — should they risk their lives for one man? As they trek through the war-torn landscapes of France, questions about sacrifice, duty, and the value of a single life come to the forefront.