# Born on the Fourth of July (1989) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/born-on-the-fourth-of-july-1989/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Editorial Rating | 85/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 84% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Oliver Stone |
| Genres | Drama, War |
| Runtime | 145 min |

## Quick answer

Born on the Fourth of July (1989) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Oliver Stone’s Vietnam protest epic — Cruise’s Oscar-nominated Ron Kovic transformation is career bedrock. Metascore 75/100. Directed by Oliver Stone.

## Celluloid verdict

Oliver Stone’s Vietnam protest epic — Cruise’s Oscar-nominated Ron Kovic transformation is career bedrock.

## 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.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Kyra Sedgwick, Willem Dafoe, Jerry Levine, Stephen Baldwin, Josh Evans, Rob Camilletti, Vivica A. Fox

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix
the United States: Netflix
India: Disney+ Hotstar
Japan: Prime Video, U-NEXT

## Common questions

**Is Born on the Fourth of July worth watching?**
Born on the Fourth of July holds a 77% Celluloid Score. Oliver Stone’s Vietnam protest epic — Cruise’s Oscar-nominated Ron Kovic transformation is career bedrock.

**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 (1989) was directed by Oliver Stone.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Born on the Fourth of July?**
77% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (85/100), Metascore (75/100), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (7.2/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Born on the Fourth of July?**
Born on the Fourth of July is streaming on Netflix; on Netflix in the United States; on Disney+ Hotstar in India; on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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