Born on the Fourth of July

1989
18
2h 25m

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7.2/10

120K

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Docudrama Epic Biography Drama War

The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

120K

YOUR RATING

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3,842

162

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Won 2 Oscars
- 15 wins & 26 nominations total

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Trivia
The real Ron Kovic gave Tom Cruise his Bronze Star for his performance in this movie.

Goofs
When the recruiter visits Ronnie's school, he incorrectly refers to Marine boot camp as "13 weeks of hell," when Marine boot camp was only 8 weeks during the timeframe of the movie.

Quotes
Mrs. Kovic: [sobbing] Don't say penis in this house!
Ron Kovic: Penis!
Mrs. Kovic: Stop!
Ron Kovic: Penis! Big fucking erect penis, Mom!
Mrs. Kovic: Stop!
Ron Kovic: Penis! Penis!

Crazy credits
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Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Family Business/Blaze/We're No Angels/The Wizard/The Rosegarden (1989)

Soundtracks
You're a Grand Old Flag
Written by George M. Cohan
Performed by the Pride of the 48
Courtesy of Alshire International, Inc.
Published by George M. Cohan Music Publishing Co.

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Featured review

8/10

Tom Cruise should have gotten his first Oscar with this movie

Recently I watched for the second time. A first class depiction of the Vietnam War era. Tom Cruise starred as Ron Covic. Character developments were masterful as father, mother, friends, brothers and sisters etc. Very good job done by Oliver Stone.