Born American
1986, English. Directed by Renny Harlin.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Born American is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 January 1986
- Country
- Finland, United States of America
- Written by
- Markus Selin, Renny Harlin
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How long is Born American?
Born American runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Born American have a post-credits scene?
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Born American is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Born American on?
Born American is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed Born American?
Born American (1986) was directed by Renny Harlin and stars Mike Norris, Steve Durham, David Coburn.