Good Morning, Vietnam

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Good Morning, Vietnam

R

1987

2h 0m

Comedy

War

Drama

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Radio funny man Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams) is sent to Vietnam to bring a little comedy back into the lives of the soldiers. After setting up shop, Cronauer delights the G.I.s but shocks his superior officer, Sergeant Major Dickerson (J.T. Walsh), with his irreverent take on the war. While Dickerson attempts to censor Cronauer's broadcasts, Cronauer pursues a relationship with a Vietnamese girl named Trinh (Chintara Sukapatana), who shows him the horrors of war first-hand.

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Critics Consensus

A well-calibrated blend of manic comedy and poignant drama, Good Morning, Vietnam offers a captivating look at a wide range of Robin Williams' cinematic gifts.

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Variety Staff

Variety

10/18/2008

From the start, the film bowls you over with excitement and for those who can latch on, it's a nonstop ride.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

02/09/2006

Offering only hackneyed insights into the war, the film makes for stodgy drama. But Williams' manic monologues behind the mike are worth anybody's money.

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

05/20/2003

4/5

Make no mistake about it: Mr. Williams's performance, though it's full of uproarious comedy, is the work of an accomplished actor. ''Good Morning, Vietnam'' is one man's tour de force.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

03/01/2024

8/10

This is a deceptively simple film. The comedic antics pull their audience into the work, but its treatment of the setting is remarkable and – I think – a lot braver than many of us released at the time.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

12/23/2022

4/5

Robin Williams's performance is the main reason why Good Morning, Vietnam remains one of the funniest films of all time.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

09/22/2022

7/10

Williams is a one-man army, easily carrying the film with his larger-than-life personality and ceaseless energy.

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Kyle C.

@kylekc Dec 2

Good Morning, Vietnam is one of those movies that reminds you why Robin Williams was such a rare talent. The film gives him the freedom to riff, improvise, and let loose in a way that feels both chaotic and deeply human. His performance as Adrian Cronauer isn’t just funny, it’s heartfelt and layered. You can tell how much of himself he poured into the character. He was gone far too soon, and movies like this make that hit even harder. Forest Whitaker brings a warm and steady presence as Cronauer’s friend, grounding the more frantic comedic energy with sincerity. The rest of the film is a strong mix of comedy and drama, shifting from rapid-fire jokes to the harsh reality of war without feeling disjointed. It’s an impressive tonal balancing act that still lands decades later. If there’s a weak spot, it’s that some interactions with local Vietnamese characters feel a bit sanitized and predictable, especially by today’s standards. Certain story beats are easy to see coming. Even so, the film manages to stay emotionally honest. The ending hits the right note: satisfying without leaning too hard into melodrama or easy answers. Despite a few oversimplifications, this movie is both hilarious and genuinely touching. Watching Robin Williams at the top of his game is one of life’s great joys, and Good Morning, Vietnam delivers exactly that.

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Larry K

@Larrymoses39 Dec 1

Robin Williams is the best. First half is hilarious

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Dwayne W

@Dwayneee Nov 30

The film is all Williams; he has a field day with this character and this country and this period in history, with all its horror -- and comedy.

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judy b

@RT45753331 Nov 28

Watching it again for at least the third time. Robin Williams was one of a kind. This movie is an interesting mix of comedy and some serious dramatic turns.

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D H

@Gotham Sep 26

Top movie!! From start to finish!!. The magic of Robin Williams!! :(

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Johannes S

@RT64416087 Sep 12

Extremely funny and sad at the same time. Robin Williams acts the hell out of this role!

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Barry Levinson

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A2C Adrian Cronauer

Forest Whitaker

Edward Garlick

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Synopsis

Radio funny man Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams) is sent to Vietnam to bring a little comedy back into the lives of the soldiers. After setting up shop, Cronauer delights the G.I.s but shocks his superior officer, Sergeant Major Dickerson (J.T. Walsh), with his irreverent take on the war. While Dickerson attempts to censor Cronauer's broadcasts, Cronauer pursues a relationship with a Vietnamese girl named Trinh (Chintara Sukapatana), who shows him the horrors of war first-hand.

Director: Barry Levinson
Producer: Larry Brezner, Mark Johnson
Screenwriter: Mitch Markowitz
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, War, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 23, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 23, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $123.9M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track

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