Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (born July 3, 1962) is an American actor and film producer. Regarded as a Hollywood icon, [1][2][3] he has received various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d'Or and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards. As of 2025, his films have grossed over $13.3 billion worldwide, [4] placing him among the highest-grossing actors of Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 American epic biographical anti-war drama film that is based on the 1976 autobiography of Ron Kovic. Directed by Oliver Stone, and written by Stone and Kovic, it stars Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, Raymond J. Barry, Jerry Levine, Frank Whaley, and Willem Dafoe. Born on the Fourth of July Official Trailer #1 - Tom Cruise Movie (1989) HD Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers 1.84M subscribers Subscribed In the mid 1960s, suburban New York teenager Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise) enlists in the Marines, fulfilling what he sees as his patriotic duty. During his second tour in Vietnam, he After being injured in the Vietnam War, Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise) returns home to a Veteran’s Administration that is less than sympathetic. Though Ron attempts to cope by drinking and dancing at a Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 American biographical war drama film based on the best-selling autobiography of the same name by Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic. [2] Tom Cruise plays Ron Kovic, in a performance that earned him his first Academy Award nomination. Oliver Stone (himself a Vietnam Born on the Fourth of July is an American motion picture, directed by Oliver Stone and released in 1989. It is based on the autobiography of Ron Kovic (1946- ), a United States Marine Corps sergeant who was shot and paralysed during the Vietnam War. The film stars Tom Cruise as Kovic, Kyra Sedgwick as Donna and Raymond J. Barry as Eli. Charlie Sheen, who had starred in Stone’s previous Vietnam blockbuster, Platoon, believed Stone was going to cast him in Born on the Fourth of July, too, and said (in 2011) that Stone had The true story of Marine Ron Kovic: paralyzed during the Vietnam War, he struggles to understand his sacrifice and becomes an articulate anti-war activist. Winner of two Oscars, including Best Director for Oliver Stone. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. The first of his four nominationsAs of Tuesday, July 1, Born on the Fourth of July is now streaming on Tubi. This is one of the best free streaming services as it has a wide library and requires Best known for being an action star, Tom Cruise’s transformation in Born on the Fourth of July is nothing short of remarkable. He fully commits to Kovic’s journey, portraying the idealistic teenager, the broken soldier, and the defiant activist with equal conviction. Born on the Fourth of July, published in 1976, is the best-selling autobiography by Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran who became an anti-war activist. Kovic was born on July 4, 1946, and his book's ironic title echoed a famous line from George M. Cohan 's patriotic 1904 song, "The Yankee Doodle Boy" (also known as "Yankee Doodle Dandy"). Born on the Fourth of July: Directed by Oliver Stone. With Tom Cruise, Bryan Larkin, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava. The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought. Born on the Fourth of July: Directed by Oliver Stone. With Tom Cruise, Bryan Larkin, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava. The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought. With handsome movie star looks and a charismatic smile, within 5 years Tom Cruise was starring in some of the top-grossing films of the 1980s including Top Gun (1986); The Color of Money (1986), Rain Man (1988) and Born on the Fourth of July (1989). Tom Cruise and Audra McDonald share a birthday today. Check out our photo slideshow of celebrities and other famous people with birthdays on July 3, 2025 and find out a fun fact about each person. Celebrities born on this date: Olivia Munn, 45; Andrea Barber, 49; Tom Cruise, 63; Montel Williams, 69. Happy birthday: Control will be an issue. Temptation is the culprit that lures you down the Time to delve into one of Tom Cruise's most powerful and acclaimed films, "Born on the Fourth of July." In this emotionally charged drama, Cruise's unforgettable performance earned him Key Takeaways: “Born on the Fourth of July” is a powerful movie about a Vietnam War veteran’s journey, featuring Tom Cruise’s standout performance and themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the impact of war. The film’s enduring impact sparks conversations about the true costs of war, the importance of empathy, and standing up for one’s beliefs, making it a must-watch in the war Tom Cruise delivers a riveting and unforgettable portrayal of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic in Oliver Stone's Academy Award-winning masterpiece. Based on a true story, the acclaimed film follows the young Kovic from a zealous teen who eagerly volunteers for the Vietnam War, to an embittered veteran paralyzed from the mid-chest down.
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