1969 (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1988, 1969 is a drama and war film directed by Ernest Thompson, running about 95 minutes. “The year the country split apart and a generation came together.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. 1969 stars Robert Downey Jr. as Ralph Carr, Kiefer Sutherland as Scott Clifton Denny, Bruce Dern as Cliff Denny and Mariette Hartley as Jessie Denny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, 1969 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1969 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1969 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1969 (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 1969 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 1969 worth watching?
- 1969 holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1969?
- 1969 stars Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, Bruce Dern, Mariette Hartley and Winona Ryder.
- When was 1969 released?
- 1969 was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.