Set in World War 2, the film tells the story of an American commando team led by Captain John H. Miller is attempting to rescue one of their comrades named James Francis Ryan of skydiving team stranded in the enemy base. In addition, they also knowthat Ryan is the son of one family with four brothers were conscripted, but all three people died, leaving only survivor Ryan. So, Miller 's team determines to rescue him to help him reunite with family.