Which movie tells the story of Ron Kovic who was paralyzed in the Vietnam war?

Born on the Fourth of July tells the story of Ron Kovic, a Vietnam veteran who was paralyzed during the war.

The 1989 film was directed by Oliver Stone and co-written by Stone and Kovic. Tom Cruise portrays Kovic, a young American who enlists in the Marine Corps, serves in Vietnam, is wounded and becomes paralyzed from the chest down. The story follows not only his injury and difficult rehabilitation but also his transformation into an outspoken anti-war activist.

The film is based on Kovic’s 1976 autobiography of the same name. Kovic was born on July 4, 1946, which gives the title its deliberately patriotic yet ironic meaning: his birthday is linked to national celebration, while his wartime experience ultimately leads him to challenge the country’s conduct of the war.

A common mix-up is confusing the film with Kovic’s memoir. Both carry the same title, but the quiz asks for the movie. The film received eight Academy Award nominations and won Oscars for Best Director and Best Film Editing.