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1989 · 145 min · R

Born on the Fourth of July

Directed by Oliver Stone · Drama, War

Born on the Fourth of July (1989) is a Drama film, directed by Oliver Stone set in Massapequa and Vietnam during the 1950s–1970s. It runs 145 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a bleak tone. Themes of war's cost and guilt & shame run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Cast
Tom CruiseRaymond J. BarryCaroline KavaKyra SedgwickWillem DafoeJerry LevineStephen BaldwinJosh Evans

The world of this film

Setting

Where
MassapequaVietnam
Setting
Suburban
When
1950s1960s1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
War's CostGuilt & Shame
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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