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In 1965, there isn't much for military personnel serving in Vietnam to smile about--that is, until deejay Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams) takes to the airwaves. In GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM, which is based on a true story, Cronauer is a nonconformist with a wicked sense of humor who is transferred from Crete to Saigon. Outrageous .. Read more

Starring	Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Robert Wuhl, Tung Thanh Tran
Director	Barry Levinson
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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- "...Exceptionally strong....Williams's performance, though it's full of uproarious comedy, is the work of an accomplished actor. GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM is one man's tour de force..."
- 6867
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  Comedy ahead of its time
  
  Adrian Cronauer appeared on American airwaves at roughly the same time that UK's Kenny Everett appeared on Radio 1. And they had a lot more in common - ... read more »
  
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  - Marconi
  - N. Yorkshire
  - 17 Mar 2004 at 15:27
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  comedy at its best
  
  I loved this film Robin williams was fantastic his comic talents are shown to perfection i highly reccomend this title
  
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- - pinkpunk
  - 5 reviews
  - 22 Apr 2012 at 10:35
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  williams at his best
  
  i loved this film. for me its williams at his best, all i would say is you HAVE to watch this to appreciate it no review can do this justice!
  
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- - AnthonyMcC22
  - 12 reviews
  - Enfield
  - 27 Sep 2011 at 00:46
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  The funny side of war
  
  Hilarious feel good film with a deep underlying story line and struggle against media oppression whilst keeping the dark moody parts of the film in check with ... read more »
  
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- - JoJo1992
  - 7 reviews
  - 21 Jul 2011 at 21:10
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  Excellent classic
  
  This is an excellent funny film and even though I have seen it before I had to rent it again. This is one of his best films
  
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  - London
  - 09 Mar 2010 at 19:31
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  Good Morning, Vietnam
  
  Some of the humour has dated, but still laugh out loud funny. I had forgotten that the film has powerful things to say about war, race and friendship. Really ... read more »
  
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- - Jonquil
  - 7 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 16 Oct 2009 at 13:26
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  Good Morning Vietnam
  
  Robin Williams proves he can act in this brilliant film based in the conflict in Vietnam. His sometimes unscripted tirades are simply marvellous to behold. A ... read more »
  
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- - Jenkins
  - 43 reviews
  - Swansea
  - 01 Mar 2009 at 09:24
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  Good
  
  Funny and thought provoking, well acted movie on a part of the vietnam conflict you wouldn't normally consider. Worth a watch if you like Robin Williams.
  
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  - bournemouth
  - 03 Dec 2008 at 16:54
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  Love'imwhydontcha?
  
  Great actor, manic action. But................
  
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  - The sticks, England
  - 22 Oct 2008 at 07:21
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  Stupendous
  
  Robin Williams, funny and serious, quite an outstanding mix, excellent acting
  
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  - Bristol
  - 05 Jan 2008 at 14:39
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  clasic
  
  RW at his very best, its an old movie but is simply a clasic
  
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  - 23 Dec 2007 at 21:31
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- - 3
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  Comedy ahead of its time
  
  Adrian Cronauer appeared on American airwaves at roughly the same time that UK's Kenny Everett appeared on Radio 1. And they had a lot more in common - ... read more »
  
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- 301472
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  - Marconi
  - N. Yorkshire
  - 17 Mar 2004 at 15:27
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  was very funny but ...
  
  was very funny but this story had a very deep underlineing story to tell and it was but together very well with the help off the true person portaded in this ... read more »
  
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- - susie#2
  - READING
  - 10 Jan 2004 at 13:36
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  Good
  
  Funny and thought provoking, well acted movie on a part of the vietnam conflict you wouldn't normally consider. Worth a watch if you like Robin Williams.
  
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  - bournemouth
  - 03 Dec 2008 at 16:54
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  GREAT FILM!!!
  
  EXCELLENT FILM ROBIN WILLIAMS IS HILARIOUS
  
  WELL WORTH WATCHING
  
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  - ENGLAND
  - 26 Jun 2004 at 13:15
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  Old favourite
  
  This was an old favourite of mine - I got bored waiting for it to come roound on TV again, and I wasn't disappointed. Very funny!
  
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  - Brighton, UK
  - 24 Aug 2004 at 19:15
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  A Classic
  
  Robin Williams at his finest, an absolute must see movie. One of the finest mixtures of humour and pathos to hit the screens.
  
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  - Cumbria, England
  - 01 Feb 2006 at 16:32
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  Brilliant
  
  Absolutely love this film. Could watch it again and again. Highly recommend it.
  
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  - Kirriemuir, Scotland
  - 19 May 2006 at 19:28
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  Not bad
  
  The first time I saw this it felt like watching Robin Williams do a stand-up show in a uniform & it hasn't really changed. He is great in it but the ... read more »
  
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- - MadBozzieFTS
  - 19 reviews
  - London
  - 20 Jun 2006 at 09:10
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  This rocks......
  
  Probably one of Williams best performances of this career, the comedic moments of the charater are offset by the harshness and frustration of life in the forces... read more »
  
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  - North Wales
  - 09 Jul 2006 at 15:40
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  Great!
  
  Williams at his best. Great story and acting. Well worth a watch.
  
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  - Scotland
  - 23 Sep 2006 at 23:23

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Critics' reviews
- "...Exceptionally strong....Williams's performance, though it's full of uproarious comedy, is the work of an accomplished actor. GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM is one man's tour de force..."
- 6867
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM is pure Robin Williams vehicle and gives the performer his best chance yet to display his manic talent on screen. It's an impressive act..."
- 6869
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Largely a vehicle for the frenetic irreverence of Robin Williams, enjoyed by many for the 60s hits used copiously on the soundtrack.
- 29782
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- As US Armed Forces Radio DJ Adrian Cronauer, dumped in Saigon, in '65, Williams reveals how easy it is to hang a slim,... read more on Time Out
- 42862
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- "...Williams is an extraordinary performer..."
- 6868
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Rating: B+
- 6866
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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- Good Morning, Vietnam
  
  In 1965, there isn't much for military personnel serving in Vietnam to smile about--that is, until deejay Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams) takes to the airwaves. In GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM, which is based on a true story, Cronauer is a nonconformist with a wicked sense of humor who is transferred ...