Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
A paralyzed veteran's earnest patriotism curdles into gritty activism after a war's betrayal.
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.
How intense is Born on the Fourth of July?
Born on the Fourth of July has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Born on the Fourth of July feels like
- Tone
- grittyearnestmelancholyepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream Born on the Fourth of July
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Is Born on the Fourth of July scary?
No. Born on the Fourth of July is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Born on the Fourth of July gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Born on the Fourth of July sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Born on the Fourth of July OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Born on the Fourth of July?
Born on the Fourth of July runs 2h 25m.
Where can I stream Born on the Fourth of July?
Born on the Fourth of July is streaming on Netflix.
Does Born on the Fourth of July have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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