1969

19881988
RR
1h 35min

1969 (1988)

Two friends living in a small town during the 1960s, run away to enjoy their freedom during the Vietnam War, thus disappointing the father of one of them. When they return to town, they real... Read allTwo friends living in a small town during the 1960s, run away to enjoy their freedom during the Vietnam War, thus disappointing the father of one of them. When they return to town, they realize the importance of family unity.Two friends living in a small town during the 1960s, run away to enjoy their freedom during the Vietnam War, thus disappointing the father of one of them. When they return to town, they realize the importance of family unity.

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Awards
- 1 nomination

Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, Joanna Cassidy, Bruce Dern, Mariette Hartley, and Christopher Wynne in 1969 (1988)

Winona Ryder and Kiefer Sutherland in 1969 (1988)

Bruce Dern and Mariette Hartley in 1969 (1988)

Winona Ryder in 1969 (1988)

Kiefer Sutherland and Christopher Wynne in 1969 (1988)

Robert Downey Jr. and Kiefer Sutherland in 1969 (1988)

Robert Downey Jr. in 1969 (1988)

Robert Downey Jr. in 1969 (1988)

Joanna Cassidy and Bruce Dern in 1969 (1988)

Robert Downey Jr. and Kiefer Sutherland in 1969 (1988)

Winona Ryder and Ernest Thompson in 1969 (1988)

Kiefer Sutherland in 1969 (1988)

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Two college students, Ralph and Scott, live in a small minded Maryland town at the onset of wide public dissatisfaction with the Vietnam War. While Scott's brother Alden enlists in the country's armed forces, he and Ralph are outspoken in their opposition to the war. Scott's attitude alienates him from his father and he and Ralph leave town to enjoy their freedom. But when Ralph is expelled from college, he suddenly becomes a prime candidate for serving the country's armed forces. When they learn Scott's brother is declared missing in action, the lifelong friends take drastic - and illegal - measures to ensure Ralph's freedom. This event proves to be the catalyst needed to bridge the gap between father and son and enlightens them both to the true cost of war. —MGM/UA Home Video

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Taglines
- The year the country split apart and a generation came together.
Genres
- Drama
- War
Certificate
- R
Parents guide

Trivia
When Kiefer Sutherland first moved to Los Angeles, he shared an apartment with Robert Downey Jr. for over a year.

Goofs
When we are first shown their town, there is a yellow 1977 Mercury Marquis parked on the left side of the street facing the camera.

Quotes
Scott: OK, Ralph, you know, I don't have to help you, but let me tell you something. If you flunk out and die in Vietnam, that's the end of our friendship, fuck you, you know.

Connections
Featured in Hollywood Vietnam (2005)

Soundtracks
Windows of the World
Performed by The Pretenders
Produced by Nick Lowe
Mixed by Bob Clearmountain
The Pretenders appear courtesy of WEA Records Ltd.
Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Published by Seas Music and JAC Music Co. Inc.

Top review

6/10

A weak anti-war message

I admit that I rented this because of Miss Ryder's name on the cover. However, this isn't really a Winona-Ryder-movie, she is secondary to the plot. Kiefer Sutherland and Robert Downey Jr. play the main characters, two irresponsible kids at the end of the 1960s, trying to avoid getting drafted or growing up. However, it didn't really touch me. The anti-war message could have been stronger if the war had felt more present. As ususal for a movie about kids, their parents are portrayed as being clueless about how things have changed since they were young. Scott's father seem to be thinking 'Whatever happened to the 1950s?' all through the movie.

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5

Mattias
Oct 22, 1998

Release date
- November 18, 1988 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Die Generation von 1969
Filming locations
- Savannah, Georgia, USA
Production companies
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Budget
- $7,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $5,979,011
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,709,120
- Nov 20, 1988
Gross worldwide
- $5,979,011

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Runtime
- 1h 35min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Ultra Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

1969 (1988)

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