Born on the Fourth of July
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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 for which he fought.
Cast
- Tom Cruise
- Bryan Larkin
- Tom Cruise
- Raymond J. Barry
- Bryan Larkin
- Caroline Kava
- Raymond J. Barry
- Josh Evans
- Caroline Kava
- Seth Allen
- Josh Evans
- Jamie Talisman
- Seth Allen
- Sean Stone
- Jamie Talisman
- Anne Bobby
- Sean Stone
- Anne Bobby
- Jenna von Oÿ
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- Aug 13, 2016
Seduced and abandoned by myth.
matt lynchOct 20, 2016The cheap illusion of traditional american masculinity, sold to and paid for by the kids.
Josh LewisJul 29, 2020An unbearably sad, earnest masterpiece. Cruise’s best. Stone’s best. Richardson’s best.
Sean Fennessey - May 31, 2014
Born on the Fourth of July hit me like a goddamn freight train. I'm writing this having finished the film only moments before, so I apologize in advance if this comes out unstructured and messy. My mother's father—my grandpa—is a Vietnam War veteran. For as long as…
mike hotdogJul 6, 2019I hate America ...believe me I thought this was gonna be another “LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT” hurrah USA movie but instead I GOT Oliver stone making Tom cruise shout PENIS!!!
ava adoreMay 24, 2025How dare you take away Tom cruise’s power of running, that’s gotta be some form of treason.
Sam🦧 - Sep 1, 2020
TOM CRUISE was almost 'Born on the Fourth of July' but alas, he was born on July 3rd! Olivier Stone's Born On The Fourth of July is an ambitious, powerful and melodramatic biopic on the life of Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic. A deconstruction of American iconography &…
NakulApocalypse Now, Platoon and Full Metal Jacket are some of the prime examples of great movies about the Vietnam. Among this, there are countless docs and feature films that depicts the lives of those civilians being affected by the war and the many crimes committed during…
Rafael "Mister Movie" JovineSep 16, 2016In Chuck Klosterman's new book (But What If We're Wrong), he talks about how films inevitably reveal more about when they were made as opposed to the time they were made about. So true with this one. In 1989, Vietnam was still The Last War; and as the Cold War, too, was…
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- Edward Willing likedBorn on the Fourth of July
Tom Cruise does a fantastic job showing the range of emotion and experience in the lead character. Oliver Stone doesn’t shy away from the debates surrounding the war and the people who were a part of it. Well acted, well written, well directed. trivia: Cruise’s bday = July 4th
Henry likedBorn on the Fourth of JulyAn outstanding biographical movie. Demonstrates the brutality and immortality of war and the physiological effects that it carries on those involved. Tom Cruise is incredibly talented in this film and he demonstrates his acting ability and range. Rating H- 8/10
Freddie A likedBorn on the Fourth of JulyWas a good film. Interesting take on the Vietnam war and on patriotism. Tom Cruise was great but ngl struggled to look at him with his long hair and moustache. Interesting to learn it is based on a real person and his book
- Izzy likedBorn on the Fourth of July
Well written and shows how gruesome the war was and the different battles fought both in Vietnam and state side. Tom cruise also shows great acting and the effects in the war scenes are really well made.
Kward0610 lovedBorn on the Fourth of JulyA haunting and exceptional bio picture about a disillusioned veteran. Shows the horrors of Vietnam and this is one of the best anti war films of all time. Tom Cruise gives one of his best performances
Mark Bateman likedBorn on the Fourth of July8/10 Great real life story which covers a wide range of subjects including PTSD. A story well told and heard. Performances and direction pulls you in, the 2h 24min past by. Worth a watch.
- George Valdez is "meh" onBorn on the Fourth of July
Meh. The movie feels like a huge buildup and then just… fizzles. They deliver the anti-war blind patriotism=bad message very well but in a way that makes the movie just not fun.
livsparkles likedBorn on the Fourth of JulyWar is horror and this movie demonstrates that. Nothing like a Vietnam war film to get you depressed and thinking about how messed up the country is.
CoolSkaterBro likedBorn on the Fourth of JulyReally good movie but honestly was a bit too depressing for me. It did what it wanted to accomplish very well
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Generally favorable reviews based on 88 Reviews
Nothing Cruise has done will prepare you for what he does in Born on the Fourth of July. His performance is so good that the movie lives through it. Stone is able to make his statement with Cruise's face and voice and doesn't need to put everything into the dialogue.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
But Stone has found in Cruise the ideal actor to anchor the movie with simplicity and strength. Together they do more than show what happened to Kovic. Their fervent, consistently gripping film shows why it still urgently matters.
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Born on the Fourth of July (1989)?
The movie is 2hr 25min long.
What's Born on the Fourth of July (1989) about?
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 for which he fought.
Who's the cast of Born on the Fourth of July (1989)?
- Tom Cruise
- Bryan Larkin
- Tom Cruise as Ron Kovic
- Raymond J. Barry
- Bryan Larkin as Young Ron
- Caroline Kava
- Raymond J. Barry as Mr. Kovic
- Josh Evans
- Caroline Kava as Mrs. Kovic
- Seth Allen
- Josh Evans as Tommy Kovic
- Jamie Talisman
- Seth Allen as Young Tommy
- Sean Stone
- Jamie Talisman as Jimmy Kovic
- Anne Bobby
- Sean Stone as Young Jimmy
- Anne Bobby as Susanne Kovic
- Jenna von Oÿ as Young Susanne
Who's the director behind Born on the Fourth of July (1989)?
Oliver Stone and Oliver Stone directed Born on the Fourth of July (1989).
Who produced Born on the Fourth of July (1989)?
A. Kitman Ho, Oliver Stone and A. Kitman Ho produced Born on the Fourth of July (1989).
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