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Born on the Fourth of July

7.019892h 25mMMovieDramaWar

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.

DirectorOliver Stone
WritersOliver Stone·Ron Kovic
ProducersOliver Stone·A. Kitman Ho

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Oliver Stone

TCTom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Ron Kovic
RBRaymond J. Barry
Raymond J. Barry
Mr. Kovic
CKCaroline Kava
Caroline Kava
Mrs. Kovic
KSKyra Sedgwick
Kyra Sedgwick
Donna
WDWillem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe
Charlie
JLJerry Levine
Jerry Levine
Steve Boyer
SBStephen Baldwin
Stephen Baldwin
Billy Vorsovich
JEJosh Evans
Josh Evans
Tommy Kovic
RCRob Camilletti
Rob Camilletti
Tommy Finnelli
VFVivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Fox
Hooker
LTLili Taylor
Lili Taylor
Jamie Wilson
TFTony Frank
Tony Frank
Mr. Wilson

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Born on the Fourth of July — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Born on the Fourth of July?

Born on the Fourth of July isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Born on the Fourth of July on Netflix?

No, Born on the Fourth of July is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Born on the Fourth of July on Amazon Prime Video?

Born on the Fourth of July isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Born on the Fourth of July for free?

Born on the Fourth of July isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Born on the Fourth of July based on a true story?

Yes — Born on the Fourth of July is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).