Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
Kernel Score: 82% · 2,946 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
Released: 1987-12-23
Runtime: 121 minutes
Is Good Morning, Vietnam worth watching?
Worth watching. Robin Williams is at his best as a DJ whose radio patter wakes up troops in Vietnam. The comedy is sharp and the war drama behind it is sincere, though the story is looser than the performance.
Watch it if you
- love Robin Williams
- like comedy with a serious backdrop
- enjoy period music
Skip it if you
- dislike improvised-feeling comedy
- want a deep war film
Best for: Classic movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Good Morning, Vietnam
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A disk jockey goes to Vietnam to work for the Armed Forces Radio Service. While he becomes popular among the troops, his superiors disapprove of his humor.
Good Morning, Vietnam parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Good Morning, Vietnam is an R-rated war comedy-drama with strong language and Vietnam War references.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Set during the Vietnam War with references to war crimes and explosive danger.
- Language: Strong — Rated R, with frequent irreverent and coarse language from the radio DJ protagonist.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Good Morning, Vietnam
If you liked Good Morning, Vietnam, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Boat That Rocked (2009) — 81%: Comedy about a rebellious radio station
- M*A*S*H (1970) — 75%: Dark comedy set in wartime
- Wag the Dog (1997) — 77%: Sharp satire from the same director
- Rain Man (1988) — 87%: Same director's warm, performance-led drama
- Full Metal Jacket (1987) — 90%: Much harsher Vietnam War film
- The Truman Show (1998) — 94%: Another film where comedy hides a deeper idea
Director
Cast
- Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer
- Forest Whitaker as Edward Garlick
- Tom T. Tran as Tuan
- Chintara Sukapatana as Trinh
- Bruno Kirby as Lt. Steven Hauk
- Robert Wuhl as Marty Lee Dreiwitz
- J. T. Walsh as Sgt. Major Dickerson
- Noble Willingham as Gen. Taylor
- Richard Edson as Pvt. Abersold
- Juney Smith as Phil McPherson
Good Morning, Vietnam FAQ
Is Good Morning, Vietnam worth watching?
Worth watching. Robin Williams is at his best as a DJ whose radio patter wakes up troops in Vietnam. The comedy is sharp and the war drama behind it is sincere, though the story is looser than the performance.
Where can I watch Good Morning, Vietnam?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Good Morning, Vietnam OK for kids?
Good Morning, Vietnam is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Good Morning, Vietnam is an R-rated war comedy-drama with strong language and Vietnam War references.
What movies are like Good Morning, Vietnam?
If you liked Good Morning, Vietnam, try The Boat That Rocked, M*A*S*H, Wag the Dog and Rain Man.