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Born American

1986·Movie
1h 37min·R

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Politics, war, and society

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

Freedom is just a word… until you lose it.

A trio of American students vacationing in Finland cross the border into the USSR and are soon imprisoned following a skirmish with Soviet soldiers.
Cold War ConflictPolitical IntrigueAmerican PerspectiveSurvival DramaTension & SuspenseSoviet UnionIdeological ClashImprisonment80s Aesthetics

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Born American legally?

Born American is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Born American worth watching?

30
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31/100 (IMDb 4.3 and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Born American rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Born American?

1 h 37 min

Born American runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Born American?

Critics35
Audiences33

Yes. Critics average 35 and audiences 33 out of 100, so both groups see Born American much the same way.

What language is Born American in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Finland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Born American?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Born American in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.