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Born on the Fourth of July

  • 1989
  • 16
  • 2h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
119K
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Tom Cruise in Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Oliver Stone
  • Writers
    • Ron Kovic
    • Oliver Stone
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Bryan Larkin
    • Raymond J. Barry
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    119K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,032
    69
    • Director
      • Oliver Stone
    • Writers
      • Ron Kovic
      • Oliver Stone
    • Stars
      • Tom Cruise
      • Bryan Larkin
      • Raymond J. Barry
    • 242User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 15 wins & 26 nominations total

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    Born On The Fourth of July
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    "Dates in Movie & TV History": July 4
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    "Dates in Movie & TV History": July 4
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    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Ron Kovic
    Bryan Larkin
    Bryan Larkin
    • Young Ron
    Raymond J. Barry
    Raymond J. Barry
    • Mr. Kovic
    Caroline Kava
    Caroline Kava
    • Mrs. Kovic
    Josh Evans
    Josh Evans
    • Tommy Kovic
    Seth Allen
    • Young Tommy
    Jamie Talisman
    • Jimmy Kovic
    Sean Stone
    Sean Stone
    • Young Jimmy
    Anne Bobby
    Anne Bobby
    • Susanne Kovic
    Jenna von Oÿ
    Jenna von Oÿ
    • Young Susanne
    Samantha Larkin
    • Patty Kovic
    Erika Geminder
    • Young Patty
    Amanda Davis
    • Baby Patty
    Kevin Harvey Morse
    • Jackie Kovic
    John Getz
    John Getz
    • Marine Major
    David Warshofsky
    David Warshofsky
    • Lieutenant
    Jason Gedrick
    Jason Gedrick
    • Martinez
    Michael Compotaro
    • Wilson
    • Director
      • Oliver Stone
    • Writers
      • Ron Kovic
      • Oliver Stone
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The real Ron Kovic gave Tom Cruise his Bronze Star for his performance in this movie.
    • Goofs
      Ron's family watches JFK's inauguration in Washington, DC in January 1961. It is sub-freezing there. Outside the Kovic home in Long Island, NY at the same time, it appears to be early fall.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Kovic: [almost sobbing] Don't say penis in this house!

      Ron Kovic: Penis! Penis! Big fucking erect penis, Mom!

    • Crazy credits
      Cast credits are sorted by location.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Family Business/Blaze/We're No Angels/The Wizard/The Rosegarden (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      You're a Grand Old Flag
      Written by George M. Cohan
      Performed by the Pride of the 48
      Courtesy of Alshire International, Inc.
      Published by George M. Cohan Music Publishing Co.

    User reviews242

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    8/10

    BURNED IN THE FIRE OF JULY

    A very moving anti war pic. So topical given the USA's relentless invasions of foreign lands all in the name of capitalism and at the expense of young American soldiers and defenseless, innocents in those lands.

    Cruise is fabulous and I would think it would be one of his greatest performances.

    A fascinating look inside middle American families and their religious fanaticism. Still so real now and, possibly, growing in an increasingly polarised country.

    35 years old and still so very relevant. A disturbing but powerful watch!
    • MadamWarden
    • Jul 10, 2022
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 2, 1990 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Geboren am 4. Juli
    • Filming locations
      • Philippines(Vietnam, Mexico)
    • Production company
      • Ixtlan
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,001,698
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $172,021
      • Dec 25, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $161,001,698
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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