Born on the Fourth of July

1989 | 145 minutes | 7.0 ★ (1674)

Born on the Fourth of July
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    20 December 1989

  • DirectingOliver Stone
  • Budget

    $14,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $161,001,698.00

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