Born on the Fourth of July

1989 • 145 min • R

“A true story of innocence lost and courage found.”

★ 7.0 / 10 (1,853 votes)

Drama War

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.

About This Film

Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 drama, war film directed by Oliver Stone. With a runtime of 145 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 1,853 votes on TMDB. The film stars Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Kyra Sedgwick, Willem Dafoe among its cast of 105 credited actors.

Cast

Tom Cruise

as Ron Kovic

Raymond J. Barry

as Mr. Kovic

Caroline Kava

as Mrs. Kovic

Kyra Sedgwick

as Donna

Willem Dafoe

as Charlie

Jerry Levine

as Steve Boyer

Stephen Baldwin

as Billy Vorsovich

Josh Evans

as Tommy Kovic

Rob Camilletti

as Tommy Finnelli

Vivica A. Fox

as Hooker

Lili Taylor

as Jamie Wilson

Tony Frank

as Mr. Wilson

Holly Marie Combs

as Jenny

Tom Berenger

as Sergeant Hayes

Frank Whaley

as Timmy

Mark Moses

as Doctor

Bob Gunton

as Doctor

Cordelia González

as Maria Elena

Jayne Haynes

as Mrs. Wilson

Anne Bobby

as Suzanne Kovic

Crew