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Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

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.

Released Dec. 20, 1989 145 min 17+

Genres: Biography, Drama, War

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Production Companies: Universal Pictures, A. Kitman Ho Productions, Ixtlan Productions

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

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Runtime: 145 min.
Released: Dec. 20, 1989
Digital Release: July 1, 2025
Status: Released
Budget: $14,000,000
Revenue: $161,001,698
Certification: R
Parental Guide: 17+ cc

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