Born on the Fourth of July
dir. Oliver Stone
75
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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.
Critics consensus
Led by an unforgettable performance from Tom Cruise, Born on the Fourth of July finds director Oliver Stone tackling thought-provoking subject matter with ambitious élan.
Directed byOliver Stone
StarringTom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Kyra Sedgwick, Willem Dafoe, Jerry Levine
Written byOliver Stone, Ron Kovic
CinematographyRobert Richardson
EditingDavid Brenner
MusicJohn Williams
Born on the Fourth of July
1989 · R · 2h 25m
Drama, War
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.
Our Verdict
75
Critics Consensus
Led by an unforgettable performance from Tom Cruise, Born on the Fourth of July finds director Oliver Stone tackling thought-provoking subject matter with ambitious élan.
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