“American Sniper” is a 2014 biographical war drama directed by Clint Eastwood. Based on the autobiography of Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, the film stars Bradley Cooper as Kyle and traces his journey from a Texas rodeo cowboy to the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. The story details Kyle’s four tours of duty in Iraq, where he earns the nickname “Legend” for his incredible accuracy and high number of confirmed kills. Despite his battlefield success, Kyle’s experiences take a heavy toll on his mental health and strain his relationship with his wife, Taya (played by Sienna Miller), and family.