"American Sniper" is a biographical war film directed by Clint Eastwood, released in 2014. It tells the story of Chris Kyle, a U.S. Navy SEAL sniper credited with the most confirmed kills by a sniper in U.S. military history. The film explores his experiences during the Iraq War and the impact of combat on his personal life and family. The film is based on Kyle's autobiography, also titled "American Sniper," which details his military service and struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after returning home. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for several Academy Awards, winning one for Best Sound Editing.