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Born on the Fourth of July

Directed by Oliver Stone · 1989 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Born on the Fourth of July worth watching?

Born on the Fourth of July (1989) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Born on the Fourth of July?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

77%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

85% Editorial Rating
84% Audience snapshot · excluded
75 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
7.2 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 25m
Cast
Tom Cruise , Raymond J. Barry , Caroline Kava , Kyra Sedgwick , Willem Dafoe , Jerry Levine , Stephen Baldwin , Josh Evans , Rob Camilletti , Vivica A. Fox
Streaming
Netflix
Language
English

Where to watch

  • Netflix

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Where to watch Born on the Fourth of July by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar
Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT
United States Netflix

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (75/100).
  • Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, war pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Born on the Fourth of July worth watching?

    Yes — Born on the Fourth of July earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

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

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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