Good Morning, Vietnam
Seen it?1987 | 121 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Platoon or Full Metal Jacket, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, harrowing.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 2 BAFTAs. Plus 6 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$124 million worldwide on a $13 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barry Levinson
- Robin WilliamsAdrian Cronauer
- Forest WhitakerEdward Garlick
- Tom T. TranTuan
- Chintara SukapatanaTrinh
- Bruno KirbyLt. Steven Hauk
- Robert WuhlMarty Lee Dreiwitz
- J.T. WalshSgt. Major Dickerson
- Noble WillinghamGen. Taylor
- Richard EdsonPvt. Abersold
- Juney SmithPhil McPherson