Born on the Fourth of July vs Incendies

Incendies has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7/10 for Born on the Fourth of July). Incendies is the shorter watch at 2h 11m compared with 2h 25m. Born on the Fourth of July is the older of the two (1989 against 2010). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Born on the Fourth of July posterBorn on the Fourth of July1989 VS Incendies posterIncendies2010
Born on the Fourth of JulyIncendies
Audience score★ 7.0/10★ 8.1/10
Year19892010
Length2h 25m2h 11m
GenresDrama, WarDrama, Mystery, War
Country––
DirectorOliver StoneDenis Villeneuve
Main castVivica A. Fox, Lili Taylor, Willem Dafoe, Tom Cruise, Stephen BaldwinJohn Dunn-Hill, Jackie Sawiris, Rémy Girard, Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin

Synopsis

Born on the Fourth of July

Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.

Incendies

A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.

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