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Born on the Fourth of July
“A true story of innocence lost and courage found.”
7.0 / 10• 1989• 2h 25m•R• English
DramaWar
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Tom Cruise
Ron Kovic
Lead
Raymond J. Barry
Mr. Kovic
Caroline Kava
Mrs. Kovic
Kyra Sedgwick
Donna
Willem Dafoe
Charlie
Jerry Levine
Steve Boyer
Stephen Baldwin
Billy Vorsovich
Josh Evans
Tommy Kovic
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Oliver Stone's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Born on the Fourth of July is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
