1969
“The year the country split apart and a generation came together.”
Synopsis
Two rebellious youths, Ralph and Scott, find themselves struggling with adulthood as the Vietnam War rages. Feeling trapped in their small town, Scott battles with his conservative veteran father, Cliff, and Ralph deals with his desperately sexual mother, Ev. When tragic news arrives from overseas, the entire town, inspired by Ralph and Scott's antiwar efforts, reevaluates its attitude toward the war.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
1969 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-07
Top Cast
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Robert Downey Jr.
Ralph Carr
Kiefer Sutherland
Scott Clifton Denny
Bruce Dern
Cliff Denny
Mariette Hartley
Jessie Denny
Winona Ryder
Beth Carr
Joanna Cassidy
Ev Carr
Christopher Wynne
Alden Palmer Denny
Mert Hatfield
Coach Heart
Scott N. Stevens
Hitchhiker
Richard Young
Ralph's Cellmate
Keller Kuhn
Marsha
Steve Foster
Marshall
Welton Tootle
Junior Roberts
Don Devendorf
Reverend Hardy
Robert Louis Stevenson
Dean Bonner
Jason Summers
Protestor
Michael Fowler
Passenger
David Webster
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Thompson
- Original Score
- Robert Randles, Michael Small
- Original Title
- 1969
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Atlantic Productions, Atlantic Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest Thompson
Ernest Thompson
Robert Randles, Michael Small
Jules Brenner, Elliot Davis, Jeffrey Jur, Oley Sassone
William M. Anderson
Michael Rosenblatt, Thomas Coleman, Bill Badalato, Daniel Grodnik
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Thompson
Writer
Ernest Thompson
Director
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Jules Brenner
Director of Photography
Robert Randles
Original Music Composer
William M. Anderson
Editor
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Marcia Hinds
Production Design
Bill Badalato
Producer
Daniel Grodnik
Producer
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 1969.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1969
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 1969 about?
Two rebellious youths, Ralph and Scott, find themselves struggling with adulthood as the Vietnam War rages. Feeling trapped in their small town, Scott battles with his conservative veteran father, Cliff, and Ralph deals with his desperately sexual mother, Ev. When tragic news arrives from overseas, the entire town, inspired by Ralph and Scott's antiwar efforts, reevaluates its attitude toward the war.
Who directed 1969?
1969 was directed by Ernest Thompson.
Who stars in 1969?
The principal cast of 1969 includes Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, Bruce Dern, Mariette Hartley, Winona Ryder.
When was 1969 released and how long is it?
1969 was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did 1969 make at the box office?
1969 grossed $6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for 1969?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1969 was composed by Robert Randles, Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1969?
1969 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).