Born American (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1986, Born American is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Renny Harlin, running about 97 minutes. “Freedom is just a word… until you lose it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A trio of American students vacationing in Finland cross the border into the USSR and are soon imprisoned following a skirmish with Soviet soldiers.
Who’s in it. Born American stars Mike Norris as Savoy, Steve Durham as Mitch, David Coburn as K.C. and Thalmus Rasulala as The Admiral, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Born American has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born American page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born American tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born American (1986)?
- In US, Born American is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born American worth watching?
- Born American holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born American?
- Born American stars Mike Norris, Steve Durham, David Coburn, Thalmus Rasulala and Albert Salmi.