Born on the Fourth of July (Blu-ray + DVD) R

A story of innocence lost and courage found.
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Format:  Blu-ray  (2 Discs)
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Blu-ray Details

  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Rated: R
  • Run Time: 4 hours, 50 minutes
  • Video: Color
  • Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
  • Released: July 3, 2012
  • Originally Released: 1989
  • Label: Universal Studios

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Major Awards:

Academy Awards 1989 - Best Director: Oliver Stone
Academy Awards 1989 - Best Film Editing: Not Applicable

Entertainment Reviews:

Certified Fresh87%

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Total Count: 45

Upright76%

AUDIENCE SCORE
User Ratings: 59,294
Rating: 3.5/4 -- ...a tale of American masculinity undone. Full Review
LarsenOnFilm
Sep 19, 2016
Rating: 2.5/4 -- There's ultimately little doubt that Born on the Fourth of July benefits substantially from Cruise's engrossing and often electrifying turn as the tortured protagonist... Full Review
Reel Film Reviews
Jun 10, 2018
Rating: 4/4 -- Nothing Cruise has done will prepare you for what he does in Born on the Fourth of July. Full Review
Chicago Sun-Times
Jan 1, 2000
Tom Cruise, who takes Kovic from clean-cut eager teen to impassioned long-haired activist, is stunning. Full Review
Variety
Jun 6, 2008
This '89 epic features cameos from Kovic himself and anti-war legend Abbie Hoffman.
Uncut
Aug 1, 2005
A compelling, elegiac film, particularly encouraging after the simplified morality of Platoon. Full Review
Time Out
Jun 24, 2006
Rating: 3.5/4 -- Not counting his iconic themes for such blockbusters as Star Wars and Jaws, this might feature John Williams' best music score to date. Full Review
Creative Loafing
Aug 9, 2012

Product Description:

Set in the years between 1956 and 1976; Produced and released in 1989.

One of the best films made about the devastating impact of the Vietnam War on the body politic, BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY is superbly executed by director Oliver Stone, who evokes what may be Tom Cruise's best performance as Vietnam vet Ron Kovic. Before the war starts, Kovic is a normal American kid, going to school, hanging out with his friends, and bagging groceries for pocket money. But as the Vietnam conflict begins to impact the lives of everyone around him, the patriotic teenager decides to enlist. Although his father (Raymond J. Berry) is not happy with his decision, his mother (Caroline Kava) could hardly be more enthusiastic. Once in combat, Kovic becomes disillusioned with his commanding officer (John Getz) who dismisses the fact that Kovic accidentally shot one of their own men in combat. Shortly thereafter, Kovic is paralyzed from the chest down by a bullet in the spine. He must begin a lengthy and excruciatingly painful rehabilitation, which includes a period in the shockingly negligent Bronx Veteran's Hospital. He finally returns to his hometown, now a confused, embittered, and alienated man. His family is also unsettled, unsure about how to deal with this very changed person. After a dissipated spree with other disabled vets like Charlie (Willem Dafoe), Kovic begins talking to antiwar activists like Donna (Kyra Sedgwick) and starts to reevaluate his thinking. In sum, BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY is a deeply moving true account of the effects of war on its survivors.

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