Born on the Fourth of July
“A true story of innocence lost and courage found.”
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.
Where to watch Born on the Fourth of July in United States
Fawesome
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
FlixFlingClick a service to open Born on the Fourth of July there. Availability last verified on July 3, 2026.
Where is Born on the Fourth of July streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About Born on the Fourth of July
Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 English-language drama and war film directed by Oliver Stone. The cast is led by Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome.
Born on the Fourth of July was produced by Universal Pictures, A. Kitman Ho Productions, and Ixtlan Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 20, 1989, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $161 million worldwide.
- Director
- Oliver Stone
- Writers
- Oliver Stone, Ron Kovic
- Release date
- December 20, 1989
- OTT release
- July 1, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $14 million
- Box office
- $161 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, A. Kitman Ho Productions, Ixtlan Productions
Born on the Fourth of July cast & crew
Born on the Fourth of July was directed by Oliver Stone and written by Oliver Stone and Ron Kovic.
The cast features Tom Cruise as Ron Kovic, Raymond J. Barry as Mr. Kovic, Caroline Kava as Mrs. Kovic, Kyra Sedgwick as Donna, Willem Dafoe as Charlie, and Jerry Levine as Steve Boyer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Robert Richardson, and it was produced by Oliver Stone and A. Kitman Ho.
Is Born on the Fourth of July worth watching?
Born on the Fourth of July holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,894 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 25m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, Born on the Fourth of July is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Born on the Fourth of July
In United States, you can stream Born on the Fourth of July on Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on July 1, 2025.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Born on the Fourth of July
Tom Cruise
Ron Kovic
Raymond J. Barry
Mr. Kovic
Caroline Kava
Mrs. Kovic
Kyra Sedgwick
Donna
Willem Dafoe
Charlie
Jerry Levine
Steve Boyer
Stephen Baldwin
Billy Vorsovich
Josh Evans
Tommy Kovic
Rob Camilletti
Tommy Finnelli
Vivica A. Fox
Hooker
Lili Taylor
Jamie Wilson
Tony Frank
Mr. Wilson
Born on the Fourth of July — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Born on the Fourth of July in United States?
Born on the Fourth of July is streaming on Fawesome in United States.
▸Is Born on the Fourth of July on Fawesome?
Yes — Born on the Fourth of July is currently available on Fawesome in United States.
▸What language is Born on the Fourth of July in?
Born on the Fourth of July is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Born on the Fourth of July?
Born on the Fourth of July runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
▸What is Born on the Fourth of July rated?
Born on the Fourth of July is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,894 ratings.
▸When did Born on the Fourth of July release on OTT?
Born on the Fourth of July became available digitally on July 1, 2025.
More like Born on the Fourth of July
