# Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

> A patriotic young Marine’s devastating Vietnam injury becomes the catalyst for a turbulent journey from national faith to anti-war activism.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1756

## Facts

- Runtime: 145 min
- Genres: Drama, War
- Director: Oliver Stone
- Cast: Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Kyra Sedgwick, Willem Dafoe, Jerry Levine, Stephen Baldwin, Josh Evans
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096969/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: harrowing, angry, melancholic, historical film night, serious viewing

## Synopsis

A powerful journey of transformation from soldier to activist unfolds in this gripping drama.

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