Good Morning, Vietnam
1987 · Movie · R · 121 min · ★ 7.3 · 79% critics
A fast-talking radio DJ is sent to Vietnam to boost morale for the Armed Forces Radio Service. His bold humor and music choices make him a favorite with the troops, but they also put him on a collision course with strict superiors and the realities surrounding him.
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Details
- Years
- 1987
- Release date
- 1987-12-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Critic score
- 79/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (3,009 votes)
- Box office
- $123,900,000
- Budget
- $13,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a comedy-drama that mixes rapid-fire humor with a more serious look at military rules and wartime tension; Not for you if you dislike manic comedy or want nonstop action like Crimson Tide.
Pros: big laughs and energy; heartfelt moments; strong supporting cast | Cons: uneven tone shifts; thin overall story; romance feels shaky
Themes
- dying and death
- vietnam war
- rock 'n' roll
- vietnam
- vietcong
- right and justice
- explosive
- war crimes
- radio station
- radio presenter
- cynic
- entertainer
- +7 more
Awards & recognition
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1988 · nominated
Cast & crew
Robin Williams
as Adrian Cronauer
Forest Whitaker
as Edward Garlick
Tom T. Tran
as Tuan
Chintara Sukapatana
as Trinh
Bruno Kirby
as Lt. Steven Hauk
Robert Wuhl
as Marty Lee Dreiwitz
J.T. Walsh
as Sgt. Major Dickerson
Noble Willingham
as Gen. Taylor
Richard Edson
as Pvt. Abersold
Juney Smith
as Phil McPherson
Directed by Barry Levinson