Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 film directed by Oliver Stone, based on the autobiography of Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic. It follows the journey of Kovic, played by Tom Cruise, as he goes from a patriotic young man to a disillusioned anti-war activist after being paralyzed in combat.
The film title "Born on the Fourth of July" uses Gerry Powell's Stencil D font, featuring uppercase letters with rounded edges and thick strokes resembling stenciled alphabets on crates.