Born on the Fourth of July
"A true story of innocence lost and courage found."
Originally released in 1989. Born on the Fourth of July is a drama/war film. directed by Oliver Stone. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, and Caroline Kava
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1,826 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Box Office
$161M
11.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $161,001,698
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- A. Kitman Ho Productions
- Ixtlan Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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).
When was Born on the Fourth of July released?
Born on the Fourth of July was released on December 20, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Born on the Fourth of July?
The main cast of Born on the Fourth of July includes Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Kyra Sedgwick, Willem Dafoe.
Is Born on the Fourth of July worth watching?
Born on the Fourth of July has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,826 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.