Born on the Fourth of July
“A true story of innocence lost and courage found.”
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.
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Tom Cruise
Ron Kovic
Raymond J. Barry
Mr. Kovic
Caroline Kava
Mrs. Kovic
Kyra Sedgwick
Donna
Willem Dafoe
Charlie
Jerry Levine
Steve Boyer
Stephen Baldwin
Billy Vorsovich
Josh Evans
Tommy Kovic
Rob Camilletti
Tommy Finnelli
Vivica A. Fox
Hooker
Lili Taylor
Jamie Wilson
Tony Frank
Mr. Wilson
Holly Marie Combs
Jenny
Tom Berenger
Sergeant Hayes
Frank Whaley
Timmy
Mark Moses
Optimistic Doctor
Bob Gunton
Doctor #1
Cordelia González
Maria Elena
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$161M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.5x
+$147M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Stone, Ron Kovic
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Born on the Fourth of July
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $161M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, A. Kitman Ho Productions, Ixtlan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Stone
Oliver Stone, Ron Kovic
John Williams
Robert Richardson
David Brenner, Joe Hutshing
Oliver Stone, Clayton Townsend, A. Kitman Ho, Joseph P. Reidy, Lope V. Juban Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Stone
Screenplay
Oliver Stone
Producer
Bruno Rubeo
Production Design
Clayton Townsend
Producer
David Brenner
Editor
Joe Hutshing
Editor
Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
A. Kitman Ho
Producer
Joseph P. Reidy
Producer
Oliver Stone
Director
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Lope V. Juban Jr.
Producer
Judy L. Ruskin
Costume Design
Gil Arceo
Stunt Coordinator
Ron Kovic
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born on the Fourth of July
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born on the Fourth of July about?
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.
Who directed Born on the Fourth of July?
Born on the Fourth of July was directed by Oliver Stone.
Who stars in Born on the Fourth of July?
The principal cast of Born on the Fourth of July includes Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Kyra Sedgwick, Willem Dafoe.
When was Born on the Fourth of July released and how long is it?
Born on the Fourth of July was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Born on the Fourth of July?
Born on the Fourth of July had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $161M at the worldwide box office (11.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Born on the Fourth of July?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Born on the Fourth of July was composed by John Williams.
Is Born on the Fourth of July based on a book or true story?
Born on the Fourth of July is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ron Kovic".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born on the Fourth of July?
Born on the Fourth of July holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).