Name: Born on the Fourth of July
Director: Oliver Stone
Genre: Drama, War, Biography
Released: 1989-01-01
Duration: PT2h 25mM
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Kyra Sedgwick, Willem Dafoe

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What is Born on the Fourth of July (1989) about?

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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.

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Who stars in Born on the Fourth of July?

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Born on the Fourth of July stars Tom Cruise (Ron Kovic), Raymond J. Barry (Mr. Kovic), Caroline Kava (Mrs. Kovic), Kyra Sedgwick (Donna), Willem Dafoe (Charlie). The film was directed by Oliver Stone.

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How long is Born on the Fourth of July?

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Born on the Fourth of July has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

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Is Born on the Fourth of July worth watching?

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Born on the Fourth of July holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Drama, War, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Born on the Fourth of July?

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