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Born on the Fourth of July

  • December 20, 1989
  • 145 min.
  • Drama, War
  • United States
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.

Original title: Born on the Fourth of July

10

nominations

20%

winning rate

2

wins

British Academy Film Awards #44 - 1991

Award People Status
Best Actor in a Leading Role Tom Cruise
Best Adapted Screenplay Oliver Stone, Ron Kovic

Academy Awards #62 - 1990

Award People Status
Best Picture A. Kitman Ho, Oliver Stone - as producer(s)
Best Directing Oliver Stone Winner
Best Actor in a Leading Role Tom Cruise
Best Adapted Screenplay Oliver Stone, Ron Kovic
Best Original Score John Williams
Best Cinematography Robert Richardson
Best Sound Mixing Michael Minkler, Gregory H. Watkins, Wylie Stateman, Tod A. Maitland
Best Film Editing David Brenner, Joe Hutshing Winner

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