Born on the Fourth of July(1989)
“A true story of innocence lost and courage found.”
Overview
Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
Director
Oliver Stone
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$161M
Cast
Tom Cruise
as Ron Kovic
Raymond J. Barry
as Mr. Kovic
Caroline Kava
as Mrs. Kovic
Kyra Sedgwick
as Donna
Willem Dafoe
as Charlie
Jerry Levine
as Steve Boyer
Stephen Baldwin
as Billy Vorsovich
Josh Evans
as Tommy Kovic
Rob Camilletti
as Tommy Finnelli
Vivica A. Fox
as Hooker
Lili Taylor
as Jamie Wilson
Tony Frank
as Mr. Wilson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
2h 25m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$161M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • A. Kitman Ho Productions • Ixtlan Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Born on the Fourth of July?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Born on the Fourth of July (1989).
What is Born on the Fourth of July about?▼
Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
Who directed Born on the Fourth of July?▼
Born on the Fourth of July was directed by Oliver Stone and released in 1989. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Born on the Fourth of July?▼
Born on the Fourth of July has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
Who stars in Born on the Fourth of July?▼
The cast of Born on the Fourth of July includes Tom Cruise as Ron Kovic, Raymond J. Barry as Mr. Kovic, Caroline Kava as Mrs. Kovic, Kyra Sedgwick as Donna, Willem Dafoe as Charlie and more.
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