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1969 (1988)

R · 1988-08-18 · 1h 35m · EN
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The year the country split apart and a generation came together.

Two rebellious youths, Ralph and Scott, find themselves struggling with adulthood as the Vietnam War rages. Feeling trapped in their small town, Scott battles with his conservative veteran father, Cliff, and Ralph deals with his desperately sexual mother, Ev. When tragic news arrives from overseas, the entire town, inspired by Ralph and Scott's antiwar efforts, reevaluates its attitude toward the war.

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Ernest ThompsonDirector, Writer
Box office
$6M

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Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.Ralph CarrKiefer SutherlandKiefer SutherlandScott Clifton DennyBruce DernBruce DernCliff DennyMariette HartleyMariette HartleyJessie DennyWinona RyderWinona RyderBeth CarrJoanna CassidyJoanna CassidyEv CarrChristopher WynneChristopher WynneAlden Palmer DennyKara ZielkeKara ZielkeNude Woman

Keywords

Small town1960sGraduationVietnamEaster

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · WarTheme affinitySmall Town · 1960s · GraduationDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWarDirector preference285302Actor preference11356 · 4109 · 111006

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Frequently asked questions about 1969

What is 1969 about?

Two rebellious youths, Ralph and Scott, find themselves struggling with adulthood as the Vietnam War rages. Feeling trapped in their small town, Scott battles with his conservative veteran father, Cliff, and Ralph deals with his desperately sexual mother, Ev. When tragic news arrives from overseas, the entire town, inspired by Ralph and Scott's antiwar efforts, reevaluates its attitude toward the war.

How long is 1969?

1969 has a runtime of 95 minutes.