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Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

โ€œThe wrong man. In the wrong place. At the right time.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 3,112 votes 2h 1m r ComedyDramaWar

#12 of 59 films from 1987 #448 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Barry Levinson ยท Written by Mitch Markowitz

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Overview

A disk jockey goes to Vietnam to work for the Armed Forces Radio Service. While he becomes popular among the troops, his superiors disapprove of his humor.

Cast

Robin Williamsas Adrian Cronauer
Forest Whitakeras Edward Garlick
Tom T. Tranas Tuan
Chintara Sukapatanaas Trinh
Bruno Kirbyas Lt. Steven Hauk
Robert Wuhlas Marty Lee Dreiwitz
J.T. Walshas Sgt. Major Dickerson
Noble Willinghamas Gen. Taylor
Richard Edsonas Pvt. Abersold
Juney Smithas Phil McPherson
Richard Portnowas Dan 'The Man' Levitan
Floyd Vivinoas Eddie Kirk
Cu Ba Nguyenas Jimmy Wah
Dan Stantonas Censor #1

Facts

Release dateDecember 23, 1987
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Drama, War
LanguageEN
Budget$13,000,000
Box office$123,922,370 (9.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0093105

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Questions

How long is Good Morning, Vietnam?
Good Morning, Vietnam runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Good Morning, Vietnam worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 3,112 votes, which places it #12 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 81%) and #448 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Good Morning, Vietnam?
Good Morning, Vietnam was directed by Barry Levinson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rain Man (1988), Sleepers (1996), Wag the Dog (1997).
Who stars in Good Morning, Vietnam?
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.
What is Good Morning, Vietnam rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Good Morning, Vietnam?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11552.

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