In a time when streaming services are all the rage, the 1989 American biographical anti-war drama filmBorn on the Fourth of JulystarringTom Cruisehas beenreleased onBlu-ray and 4Kright in time for Christmas shopping.Varietyhas reported a list of classic movies, includingLooking For Mr. Goodbar,Shaun of the Dead, andNo Country For Old Men, that are available to buy on Blu-ray and 4K for the first time. Some of thephysical formats feature upgraded and expanded material, and some have never been released in similar formats.
Amongst these isWilliam Oliver Stone’sBorn on the Fourth of July, based onRon Kovic’s autobiography. The film marks a pivotal point in Cruise’s career, and the Shout!’s Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray [4K UHD] features impressive remastered sound and picture. The disc also boasts commentary by film criticMatt Zoller Seitzalongside a plethora of featurettes — including one from the director himself. The film’s plot revolves around Kovic, played by Cruise. It touches upon the protagonist’s journey throughchildhood, military service, subsequent paralysis during the Vietnam War, and eventual involvement in anti-war activism.
Born on the Fourth of Julyearned Tom Cruise his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The film also nabbed two Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Film Editing. The now cult classic film impressed at the box office as well back then andhas a lifetime gross of over $162 million. Other titles that have recently arrived on Blu-ray and 4K include but aren’t limited toDemolition Man,Rock ‘n’ Roll High School,Stir of Echoes,Silent Night, Deadly Night,The Searchers,The Conversation,Snake Eyes, andWhite Christmas.
Tom Cruise Recently Shared BTS Images From the Upcoming ‘Mission Impossible’ Film
Be it the beginning of his movie star career withBorn on the Fourth of Julyor at the age of 62 withMission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise is proving that expanding his talents as an actor will never be impossible. The renowned actor recently took to his Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes image from his upcoming filmMission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
The post teased fans for the highly anticipated eighth installment and featured Cruisetraining while performing his underwater stunts,— a scene that was also featured in the teaser trailer, which dropped early last month. The film, directed byChristopher McQuarrieand a direct sequel toMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, is scheduled tohit theaters on June 11, 2025.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoningwill be released on August 15, 2025.Born on the Fourth of Julyis available to order on 4K Blu-ray below.
Born on the Fourth of July
The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.
