1969
1988, English. Directed by Ernest Thompson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Ernest ThompsonDirector
- Robert Downey Jr.Ralph Carr
- Kiefer SutherlandScott Clifton Denny
- Bruce DernCliff Denny
- Mariette HartleyJessie Denny
- Winona RyderBeth Carr
- Joanna CassidyEv Carr
- Christopher WynneAlden Palmer Denny
- Mert HatfieldCoach Heart
- Scott N. StevensHitchhiker
- Richard YoungRalph's Cellmate
- Keller KuhnMarsha
- Steve FosterMarshall
Details
- Released
- 18 August 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Thompson
- Box office
- $6M
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1969: quick answers
Is 1969 worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 1969?
1969 runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does 1969 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 1969. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
1969 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
1969 is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 1969 on?
1969 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 August 1988.
What movies are like 1969?
If you liked 1969, try The Quiet American, Jacknife, Casualties of War.
Who directed 1969?
1969 (1988) was directed by Ernest Thompson and stars Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, Bruce Dern.