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Born on the Fourth of July
“A true story of innocence lost and courage found.”
1989·2h 25m·🇺🇸
DramaWar
7.2/ 10124,345 votes
Direction
Writing
Music
Cinematography
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
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Jayne Haynes
Mrs. Wilson
Anne Bobby
Suzanne Kovic
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.
Where to watch
Academy Awards
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Best DirectorOliver Stone
Winner🏆
Best Film Editing
Winner○
Best ActorTom Cruise
Nominated○
Best CinematographyRobert Richardson
Nominated○
Best Original ScoreJohn Williams
Nominated○
Best Picture
Nominated○
Best Sound Mixing
Nominated○
Best Adapted ScreenplayOliver Stone, Ron Kovic
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