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Good Morning, Vietnam

Good Morning, Vietnam

1987
Comedy, Drama
2h 1m
An unorthodox and irreverent DJ begins to shake up things when he is assigned to the US Armed Services Radio station in Vietnam. (imdb)

Directed by:

Barry Levinson

Screenwriter:

Mitch Markowitz

Starring:

J.T. Walsh, Robert Wuhl, Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Richard Edson, Bruno Kirby, Richard Portnow, Noble Willingham, Tung Thanh Tran, Chintara Sukapatana, Dan Stanton, Don Stanton

Genres:

Comedy, Drama, War

AKA:

Good Morning Vietnam

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Good Morning, Vietnam

1987
Comedy, Drama
2h 1m
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davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 07 Jan 2018
65
59th
"In my heart, I know I'm funny". I cannot tell you how many times I've said that to my wife...
Rated 07 Jan 2018
magbMagb
Rated 02 Feb 2007
35
8th
Ugh. Is there anything more irritating than someone who thinks he's really funny but actually isn't? Robin Williams sums up everything that's wrong with "zany" comedy.
Rated 02 Feb 2007
kasperlKasperL
Rated 06 Apr 2012
70
65th
The highlight first: Walsh was pure awesomeness incarnated. That he only got the chance to act for little over two decades was unfair - to him and to us. As for Williams, I dislike him as a comedian. I tend to agree with his douchy superior in this film that he simply isn't funny. He does, however, convince both in the radio studio as well as outside of it. Just underneath his obnoxious funny faces a tragic sadness at times becomes visible, a dichotomy that serves 'Good Morning, Vietnam' well.
Rated 06 Apr 2012
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 21 Sep 2007
43
31st
Most of the time Robin Williams is plain annoying, it's just that he talks so fast that the occasional joke that's actually funny manages to color his flurry of words a moderately entertaining hue. I actually liked that maligned Hauk fellow with his Polka much better. He was the campy antithesis to the corniness of Williams and of the movie itself.
Rated 21 Sep 2007
spitfireSpitfire
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
85th
Classic Robin William's comedy. Definately at the pinnacle of his work. The serious backdrop adds weight to the film that balances well with the laughter.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
77th
Robin William delivers the best performance of his early carrer. Robin shines as Adrian Cronower, giveing the performance both his manic humor and a dramtic depth. Bruno Kirby is spot on as Adrian's nemesis. And Forest Whitaker may very well be the next James Earl Jones.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gravymaximusGravyMaximus
Rated 17 Feb 2007
60
47th
Robin Williams does the same three impressions for an hour, gets lost in the jungle, gets mad, does the same three impressions again and gets fired for it.
Rated 17 Feb 2007
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 21 Jan 2023
55
27th
Humor didn't hit for me.
Rated 21 Jan 2023
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 01 Sep 2019
70
76th
good movie
Rated 01 Sep 2019
rufamRufam
Rated 26 Apr 2011
45
9th
If you have to see one Vietnam war film from 1987, do yourself and favor and watch "Full Metal Jacket". This obnoxious serio-comedy is just trying so hard to be funny (there's practically a zany one-liner per second) that it simply becomes annoying. Williams' character is totally unsympathetic, while the more "serious" parts are mostly hokey and sentimental. Sure, there are some chuckle-worthy bits and mildly touching moments but, on the whole, this is an irritating and boring film.
Rated 26 Apr 2011
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 17 Jul 2009
1
1st
I couldn't even make it through this. Robin Williams is pretty much always terrible (when playing himself at least) but here, there is literally nothing to offer except his obnoxious ramblings that make me cringe and reach for the stop button.
Rated 17 Jul 2009
missylolMissylol
Rated 06 Dec 2007
100
88th
Very few movies with Robin Williams that I don't like. He is a master. But this one is one of his best and the message was so important.
Rated 06 Dec 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
80
89th
Really good movie
Rated 16 Sep 2007
hdoubleh_double
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
3rd
Dreadful concept for a movie and a low point for Robin Williams.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
filliganFilligan
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
23rd
Half of the stuff Williams says that's supposed to be funny... isn't. And then it seems like halfway through shooting Levinson realized you can't have a pure comedy revolving around Vietnam war, so he threw in some ineffective, rushed drama. Still, you know, it wasn't... BAD.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 21 Sep 2023
62
36th
WAR IS HELL YEAH EVEN IF YOU'RE GACKED OFF YOUR TITS YEAH HOLY SHIT I AM FUNNY OH MY GOD I HAVEN'T PAUSED FOR BREATH SINCE TUESDAY BUT FUCK MAN WAR IS HELL YEAH BUT THE SHOW MUST GO ON RIGHT unless I'm sad for a bit BUT THEN FUCK YEAH THEY LOVE ME I BETTER SHOUT SOME MORE YEAH WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Rated 21 Sep 2023
ultrightultright
Rated 20 Dec 2022
2
9th
Much of the 1980s existed in guilt and apologia for our second war against China in Vietnam, forgetting that it checked the Chinese advance by converting much of Southeast Asia to ceramic. This film tries to heal some wounds, ends up sappy, and is probably why Robin Williams an hero'd.
Rated 20 Dec 2022
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 29 Aug 2022
77
69th
As wonderful as Robin Williams is, watching Forest Whitaker ride a bicycle is pure gold.
Rated 29 Aug 2022
barnowlBarnowl
Rated 29 May 2022
87
42nd
I’m really into this film. Love the hilarious English teaching aspect. Lots of nostalgia as well. Oh, and I've learned this - people who don't like Robin Williams are assholes, and they piss me off.
Rated 29 May 2022
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 03 May 2022
80
78th
rvw
Rated 03 May 2022
hssnozdagghssnozdagg
Rated 20 May 2021
63
33rd
Robin Williams was such a talent. This piece will keep warming hearts ;however, I cannot say there is so much special about it.
Rated 20 May 2021
speedmarqueSpeedMarque
Rated 20 Mar 2021
30
14th
For this film to work you need to find Robin Williams funny. I don't. The rest of the movie is also not very interesting.
Rated 20 Mar 2021
ajaywAjayw
Rated 09 Jan 2021
70
55th
Good performances from Williams and Whitaker. An interesting portrayal of the Vietnam War, although the major plot points miss the mark towards the end.
Rated 09 Jan 2021
spoonerspotspoonerspot
Rated 15 Dec 2020
90
97th
Robin Williams. Enough said.
Rated 15 Dec 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 18 Nov 2020
74
63rd
74.2.
Rated 18 Nov 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 11 Mar 2020
72
87th
Seen: 2.
Rated 11 Mar 2020
maartenmaarten
Rated 26 Nov 2019
76
86th
"What a wonderful world" :(
Rated 26 Nov 2019
prestobixPrestoBix
Rated 01 Sep 2019
85
80th
Seen 2x
Rated 01 Sep 2019
mandymandy
Rated 22 Aug 2019
6
43rd
A fairly lightweight film built around Williams comic radio scenes - but there is a sense of deep sadness in both his character and the story
Rated 22 Aug 2019
shewasSheWas
Rated 18 May 2018
57
49th
Making a feel-good movie out of anti-war stuff seems too easy, but effective enough
Rated 18 May 2018
rcmaccrcmacc
Rated 17 May 2018
70
57th
Robin Williams is hilarious as per usual and this gives an interesting perspective on Vietnam.
Rated 17 May 2018
thefriedonethefriedone
Rated 02 May 2018
60
33rd
Basically a vehicle for Robin Williams stand-up material. Which means it was hilarious but not a great movie overall.
Rated 02 May 2018
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 11 May 2017
6
42nd
I expected the rambunctious rapid-fire radio comedy (even if I rarely got the jokes, the montages with the rocking 60s hits were excellent and the uptight Hauk an almost too-perfect adversary); what surprised me was its serious commentary on the Vietnam war, not just with the army censorship issue but with the conflict's effects on civilians as well (see the striking "What a Wonderful World" montage), though Aidan's womanizing got that off to a rough start and the Tuan twist is left unresolved.
Rated 11 May 2017
majorkerinamajorkerina
Rated 23 Apr 2017
72
50th
A deep and energetic portrayal by Williams.
Rated 23 Apr 2017
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
77
56th
not that great compared to how well known this movie is in my opinion.
Rated 21 Nov 2016
isandpeopleiSandpeople
Rated 15 Apr 2016
80
50th
One of the few comedies that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
Rated 15 Apr 2016
lenaclena_c
Rated 06 Apr 2016
4
72nd
There's a fine line when you mix humor and a serious event as war, but I must say that they did a very nice job. *Good
Rated 06 Apr 2016
baranatamanbaranataman
Rated 16 Jan 2016
77
13th
Despite Robin Williams, I dont't think Good Morning Vietnam is a brilliant movie. I like Vietnam movies, I like dark humour, I love Robin Williams's acting, I love Louis Armstrong, but this is not a good instance of this mix.
Rated 16 Jan 2016
lumpnboylumpnboy
Rated 19 Oct 2015
20
4th
My distant memory is that this was neither funny nor insightful, and in truth barely critical of the massive and systematic US slaughter of hundreds of thousands of people. I also have some recollection that the guy it is based on was actually a pretty horrible, conformist guy, so I guess that fits. It just isn't particularly admirable or interesting. Well, of semiotic interest, perhaps, but little else.
Rated 19 Oct 2015
dardandardan
Rated 19 Oct 2015
40
33rd
A completely unfunny comedian, a propaganda tool on its own, is brought in to read censored news to the troops in Vietnam. Predictable and decent film that shouldn't be on the 1001 movies you must watch before you die list.
Rated 19 Oct 2015
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 08 Sep 2015
70
31st
Goooooood evening iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinternet! I had high hopes for this movie but ended up not liking it as much as I thought I would. This was my first time viewing this comedy/war film with Robin Williams. I liked the premise of a man raising the hopes of our troops in Vietnam but sadly I didn't find Williams that funny...
Rated 08 Sep 2015
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 01 Apr 2015
75
63rd
Really good performance by Robin Williams in prime form makes this very much worth watching, particularly for the devastatingly powerful scene in which he performs comedy for the soldiers. The biggest problem is the "big reveal" towards the end which is telegraphed an hour before it's revealed, and yet is treated as if it should be some big, movie-changing revelation.
Rated 01 Apr 2015
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
62
48th
3.11/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
redactedredacted
Rated 11 Mar 2015
62
32nd
A pure man against the institution film, with the institution getting the man temporarily taken off the air, before actually trying to make him a KIA statistic in a strangely aggressive twist. Whitaker was a likeable sidekick, while Williams' era comedy has aged but comes with an innocence that contrasts the setting.
Rated 11 Mar 2015
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 05 Dec 2014
70
46th
Fun but flimsy, Williams is the highlight here and it's very much a showcase for his motormouth talents, though other parts of the film do have their moments (but on the whole its got maybe too much schmaltz).
Rated 05 Dec 2014
yoohooyoohoo
Rated 10 Oct 2014
75
52nd
Robin Williams kills it as a radio DJ in Vietnam. Hilarious.
Rated 10 Oct 2014
troothTrooth
Rated 19 Sep 2014
62
34th
The radio segments certainly sound like a Robin Williams routine, just with a Vietnam-themed twist to them. Anyone else catch some Sullivan's-Travels-esque themes?
Rated 19 Sep 2014
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 18 Sep 2014
50
14th
A plotless excuse to listen to Williams riff. Everything in the studio is worth a watch. Everything else is not.
Rated 18 Sep 2014
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 06 Sep 2014
66
40th
The comedy can be hit or miss, but Williams is good enough of an actor to make you care for his character regardless. What hurts the film is the lackluster plot and generally schmaltzy way it goes about things, which the acting is not strong enough to overcome.
Rated 06 Sep 2014
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 01 Sep 2014
50
37th
This is an ok movie that only maintains itself because of Robin Williams, not a very deep analysis about war and the Vietnam conflict, the Vietnam context serves better for Robin Williams humor than to see how awful war is. Nevertheless it's an entertaining movie.
Rated 01 Sep 2014
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 20 Aug 2014
75
57th
That first radio broadcast is certainly the best scene to remember Robbie Williams by. An improvement over jumanji-cavemen. He may not be the most praised actor, but certainly one of the most beloved ones. A man of many talents. RIP.
Rated 20 Aug 2014
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 17 Aug 2014
3
24th
Some good one-liners, and Robin Williams has a likable coke fueled charisma to his act that makes him refreshing in small doses, but the schmaltz here is way too on the nose for me to take anything seriously, and the comedy is too forced and unfunny for me to laugh.
Rated 17 Aug 2014
ocelotOcelot
Rated 17 Aug 2014
20
12th
I like Robin Williams. Even if his schtick wasn't always laugh-out-loud funny, his screen presence was consistently interesting and watchable. But this movie is built on it from the ground up, punctuated by periods of third-rate drama and a juvenile rebellion against authority that had to have been dated even at the time of its release. The film itself is also so devoid of anything visually engaging it might as well have been an audiobook. Avoid.
Rated 17 Aug 2014
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 12 Aug 2014
75
26th
This is the quintessential Robin Williams performance. This is where he gets to show off everything that made him one of Hollywood's most beloved stars, from his rapid-fire wit (I once read something that compared his act to "a child flipping through the channels," a perfect description if you ask me) to his ability for these wonderfully tender moments that made him excel in films like Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society and this one.
Rated 12 Aug 2014
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 29 Apr 2014
70
53rd
So that's how cocaine got into Vietnam
Rated 29 Apr 2014
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 12 Feb 2014
78
72nd
Robin Williams is great in one of his best roles. The whole movie revolves around WIlliams and he makes it work. This is a good movie with a nice mix of drama and comedy. The script for the most part is good. Overall I would recommend this movie.
Rated 12 Feb 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 09 Oct 2013
81
68th
80.500
Rated 09 Oct 2013
sammingtonsammington
Rated 20 Jan 2013
77
33rd
One of Williams best roles, with a good balance of seriousness and humour.
Rated 20 Jan 2013
kowryKowry
Rated 26 Dec 2012
10
7th
There are some odd good/amusing moments here and there, but mostly this film is just moronic and very unfunny.
Rated 26 Dec 2012
big_mooseBig Moose
Rated 29 Sep 2012
88
64th
Amazingly quotable; classic Robin Williams.
Rated 29 Sep 2012
gwulingwulin
Rated 29 Aug 2012
60
13th
there were just too many Robin Williams movies in those years
Rated 29 Aug 2012
aversasAversaS
Rated 10 Aug 2012
40
18th
This movie would have done better by me, hand I not know the character being portrayed by Robin Williams in real life is an asshole.
Rated 10 Aug 2012
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 24 May 2012
80
88th
Damnnnnnnnn AWESOME! I was blown away. Very original Vietnam movie that focusses on the radio broadcasts (fuled by the extremely humorous and - perfect for this movie - amazing actor Robin Williams). Some very emotional scenes, like the scene where he does a 'live performance' in front of the soldiers. Romance is perfectly included in the movie.
Rated 24 May 2012
whatshisfaceWhatsHisFace
Rated 17 Apr 2012
90
95th
A great vietnam film, love Robin Williams.
Rated 17 Apr 2012
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 30 Jan 2012
40
14th
4- might want to skip this one, not that hot
Rated 30 Jan 2012
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Aug 2011
70
61st
It's a little annoying the thing about the funny guy, this MAN is the funny funny funny and everything. But it is a good movie, because anyway, Robin Williams has the charisma needed to carry the movie.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 31 May 2011
84
77th
I would listen to him on the radio.
Rated 31 May 2011
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 29 May 2011
73
44th
It's like Robin Williams doing his stand up routine only cleaned up and Groucho Marx style--I hate Groucho Marx. On the plus side, the story was put together competently enough so that it doesn't completely rely on the radio show antics, and while it may be a bit on the cringe worthy side, I wasn't bored and didn't hate myself for watching it.
Rated 29 May 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 23 Sep 2010
68
65th
You can dislike Robin Williams all you want, but you cannot deny the energy in his coke fueled jibberisms. It serves him well in this film although I doubt anyone's Vietnam experience was this wacky.
Rated 23 Sep 2010
thorgallThorgall
Rated 04 Sep 2010
1
12th
Fuck R.W
Rated 04 Sep 2010
gorejunkygorejunky
Rated 13 Aug 2010
80
39th
Very funny bio-pic starring Robin Williams. The director must've had a tough time reining him in but he is delightfully funny here.
Rated 13 Aug 2010
duderDuder
Rated 22 Jul 2010
65
59th
Robin Williams is awesome in this one but the script is a bit far fetched. A fun watch nevertheless..
Rated 22 Jul 2010
jameskeyjameskey
Rated 07 Jun 2010
80
65th
Robin Williams used to be pretty good apparently?
Rated 07 Jun 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 07 Jun 2010
72
32nd
Robin Williams stand up with a little Vietnam war thrown in. The comedy is hit and miss but Williams' energy is enough to make it bearable and the plot is decent enough. I liked it more than I expected but it's probably not something I'll remember in a week.
Rated 07 Jun 2010
nunstranglernunstrangler
Rated 06 Mar 2010
71
60th
Williams spins great comic moments that may have been scripted but likely were not as a man with no history and for whom everything is manic radio material. The character ad-libs, swoops, and swerves, finally accepting adult responsibility. Engaging all the way with an outstanding period soundtrack.
Rated 06 Mar 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 22 Dec 2009
85
66th
One of Williams best performances and a good movie too.
Rated 22 Dec 2009
adurraAdurra
Rated 20 Nov 2009
70
57th
Na época eu adorava o Robbin Willians, ainda mais depois de Sociedade dos Poetas Mortos
Rated 20 Nov 2009
pampaPampa
Rated 31 Oct 2009
70
42nd
Buena
Rated 31 Oct 2009
wheels91wheels91
Rated 14 Oct 2009
85
80th
a really enjoyable film with a fantastically energetic performance from Williams
Rated 14 Oct 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
68
63rd
Well written with a solid central performance from Williams.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
freqflyerfreqflyer
Rated 31 Jul 2009
81
64th
I liked this movie. Williams at his finest.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
parrotparrot_
Rated 31 Jul 2009
92
83rd
Sweet and funny, and such an inventive, alternative take on the overdone vietnam movie.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 27 Jul 2009
44
17th
While it contains some great acting scenes by Williams, this biopic is just awkward and completely uninteresting to me.
Rated 27 Jul 2009
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 25 Jul 2009
8
79th
Robin Williams at his finest.
Rated 25 Jul 2009
pigletPiglet
Rated 22 Jul 2009
68
51st
Some find it annoying, I'm not one. Great music, some great punchlines and a fair enough story to back it up.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 18 Jul 2009
71
54th
Has it's own charm.
Rated 18 Jul 2009
ivory_tuskIvory Tusk
Rated 02 Jul 2009
90
87th
seeing this one of a kind war-dramedy still brings a tear to my eye even >20 years later. I'm a sucker for Robin Williams, but this is a movie everyone should see AND LOVE.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
stainStain
Rated 11 May 2009
80
68th
Not exactly deep, but entertaining
Rated 11 May 2009
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 22 Apr 2009
45
85th
Robin Williams best role and an excellent showing by Forrest Whitaker. The rampant humour of the film is heavily offset by themes of loss and betrayal. The second viewing lags a bit but the first is truly great.
Rated 22 Apr 2009
naurunauru
Rated 19 Apr 2009
85
95th
One of the best Vietnam movies. A very different perspective on the war.
Rated 19 Apr 2009
carnageacecarnageace
Rated 11 Apr 2009
79
51st
Entertaining and enjoyable history film with Williams providing an enigmatic and enjoyable performance.
Rated 11 Apr 2009
moviebuff21Moviebuff21
Rated 10 Mar 2009
96
40th
Very Funny movie. Robin Williams in typical form but in general is the lovable voice of the American populus during the Vietnam war. A great shift from Comedy to drama showing Williams' true acting greatness.
Rated 10 Mar 2009
jetboyjetboy
Rated 19 Jan 2009
45
9th
Many jokes are lazy stereotypes at best. First hour is just the Robin Williams special on location. Then a crammed in dramatic plot line and a MESSAGE.
Rated 19 Jan 2009
mspraguemsprague
Rated 01 Nov 2008
60
31st
Robin Williams and his mouth star in this film.
Rated 01 Nov 2008
sorksork
Rated 05 Oct 2008
61
53rd
A good anti-war film
Rated 05 Oct 2008
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 25 Sep 2008
25
14th
Uplifting, true story. I fucking HATE those words in a movie
Rated 25 Sep 2008
tathieltathiel
Rated 23 Sep 2008
79
60th
I liked it although it's not a masterpiece.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
ashwilliamsAshWilliams
Rated 21 Sep 2008
65
19th
Well, it's Robin Williams. He's either the zany improv master quipping jokes incessantly or the serious, somewhat somber thinker. Here he takes a stab at both impersonations and does pretty good. If only he had a film with a decent third act. It's not bad but it goes south pretty quickly.
Rated 21 Sep 2008
teeceeteecee
Rated 17 Sep 2008
60
89th
Mere Williams, mere!
Rated 17 Sep 2008
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 31 Jul 2008
80
70th
I still think this holds up as Robin Williams' funniest project.
Rated 31 Jul 2008

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