# Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

> An irreverent military radio DJ shakes up 1965 Saigon while his comic broadcasts collide with the human reality of war.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/646

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
- Director: Barry Levinson
- Cast: Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Tom T. Tran, Chintara Sukapatana, Bruno Kirby, Robert Wuhl, J.T. Walsh, Noble Willingham
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093105/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, manic, irreverent, war movie night, Robin Williams retrospective

## Synopsis

A comedic voice rises amidst the chaos of war, bringing laughter to those in need.

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