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Born on the Fourth of July
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Born on the Fourth of July

Wed, Dec 20, 1989
  • Drama
  • War
Film · Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Dec 20, 1989
  • Streaming / DigitalTue, Jul 1, 2025
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 2, 1990
CA
  • In CinemasWed, Dec 20, 1989
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Feb 8, 1990
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Feb 21, 1990
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Feb 1, 1990Berlin International Film Festival
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Feb 17, 1990
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    as Ron Kovic
  • Raymond J. Barry
    Raymond J. Barry
    as Mr. Kovic
  • Caroline Kava
    Caroline Kava
    as Mrs. Kovic
  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick
    as Donna
  • Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    as Charlie
  • Jerry Levine
    Jerry Levine
    as Steve Boyer
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