Overview
A comedic voice rises amidst the chaos of war, bringing laughter to those in need.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- manic
- irreverent
- war movie night
- Robin Williams retrospective
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Robin Williams's captivating comic performance and the film's effective blend of manic humor with poignant Vietnam War drama, while some found the story conventional or condescending.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Adrian Cronauer's radio broadcasts are driven by Robin Williams's rapid-fire routines and irreverent on-air persona.
The Armed Forces Radio station presents a controlled version of the conflict while Adrian encounters violence and war's consequences off the air.
Adrian becomes popular with troops but clashes with middle managers who believe his humor is insufficiently military.
Adrian's broadcasts use rock and roll to energize troops and challenge the conservative programming expectations of Armed Forces Radio.
Films like Good Morning, Vietnam, and why
M*A*S*H
shared military comedy, anti-authoritarian humor, and poignant drama within an armed-conflict setting
The Last Detail
shared Vietnam War setting, rock music, moral unease, and contrast between youthful energy and wartime brutality
Catch-22
shared war-film setting, irreverent comic tone, and critique of military bureaucracy
To Be or Not to Be
shared performer-centered comedy-drama, wartime backdrop, and tension between entertainment and political reality
Movie Details
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Release Date
- 1987-12-23
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (3111)
Cast
- Robin Williams
- Forest Whitaker
- Tom T. Tran
- Chintara Sukapatana
- Bruno Kirby
- Robert Wuhl
- J.T. Walsh
- Noble Willingham
- Richard Edson
- Juney Smith
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Good Morning, Vietnam about?
- An irreverent military radio DJ shakes up 1965 Saigon while his comic broadcasts collide with the human reality of war.
- What is Good Morning, Vietnam like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Good Morning, Vietnam as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Good Morning, Vietnam violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Good Morning, Vietnam as moderate.
- What did critics think of Good Morning, Vietnam?
- Critics broadly praised Robin Williams's captivating comic performance and the film's effective blend of manic humor with poignant Vietnam War drama, while some found the story conventional or condescending.
- Which films are like Good Morning, Vietnam?
- Films with a similar feel include M*A*S*H, The Last Detail, Catch-22, and To Be or Not to Be.
- How long is Good Morning, Vietnam?
- Good Morning, Vietnam runs 121 minutes.
- Where can I watch Good Morning, Vietnam?
- In United States, Good Morning, Vietnam is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
