Film · 1989
Born on the Fourth of July
Directed by Oliver Stone · starring Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry and Tom Berenger
- 2 h 25 min
- Drama · Biography · War
USA
- Released in the UK 1 March 1990
- 8.5 Users10 votes
Synopsis
The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
Where to watch Born on the Fourth of July
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 145 min2 hours and 25 minutes
- Budget
- $14m
- How long is Born on the Fourth of July?
- 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes).
- When was Born on the Fourth of July released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 1 March 1990.
- Who directed Born on the Fourth of July?
- Oliver Stone.
- Who is in Born on the Fourth of July?
- It stars Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Tom Berenger and Anne Bobby.
- Where can I watch Born on the Fourth of July?
- In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (41)-
Tom Cruise Ron Kovic
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Raymond J. Barry Sr. Kovic
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Tom Berenger Sgt. Hayes
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Anne Bobby Susanne Kovic
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John Getz Marine Major
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David Warshofsky Lieutenant
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William Baldwin Platoon
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James Le Gros Platoon
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William Mapother Platoon
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Kyra Sedgwick Donna
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Writers
- Oliver Stone
- Music
- John Williams
- Producers
- Oliver Stone, Clayton Townsend
- Cinematography
- Robert Richardson
Reviews
8.5 10 votes
- 1010 %
- 930 %
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- 60 %
- ≤50 %
Soundtrack
All 21 songs- You're a Grand Old Flagthe Pride of the 48, Published George M, Cohan Music Publishing Co Spotify
- Rock Around The ClockRodney Lay, the Wild West, Published Myers Music Spotify
- VenusFrankie Avalon, Published SBK April Music Inc, Welbeck Music Spotify
- Soldier BoyThe Shirelles, Published ABKCO Music, Inc, Ludix Publishing Co, Inc Spotify
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