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Good Morning, Vietnam

1987 · 121 min · Comedy

A fast-talking, irreverent DJ arrives to host the Armed Forces Radio in 1965 Saigon, delighting the troops and infuriating his superiors even as the reality of the war closes in. A comedy-drama built around a whirlwind Robin Williams.

Why it’s here

A Saigon-set Vietnam War story centered on American military radio and life during the war.

Runtime
121 min
Genre
Comedy · Drama · War
Mood
tense · funny · thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
a lighter route

Content notes: war or political violence · violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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