
Born on the Fourth of July
R“A true story of innocence lost and courage found.”
1989·145 min·Released
Studio: A. Kitman Ho Productions, Ixtlan Productions, Universal Pictures
7.0TMDb
7.2IMDb
84%RT
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Theatrical Dec 20, 1989Digital Jul 1, 2025
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USA · English · USA
Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorOliver Stone
WriterOliver Stone, Ron Kovic
Cast

Tom Cruise
Ron Kovic

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

Rob Camilletti
Tommy Finnelli

Vivica A. Fox
Hooker

Lili Taylor
Jamie Wilson

Tony Frank
Mr. Wilson

Holly Marie Combs
Jenny

Tom Berenger
Sergeant Hayes

Frank Whaley
Timmy

Mark Moses
Doctor

Bob Gunton
Doctor

Cordelia González
Maria Elena
Jayne Haynes
Mrs. Wilson

Anne Bobby
Suzanne Kovic
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Keywords
vietnam warvietnam veteranpost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)1970swheelchairbiographybased on true storybased on memoir or autobiographydesertfourth of julyanti wardrunkenness1950s1960s
Details
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$161M
TMDb Votes
1,875
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