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Born American (1986)

English action film directed by Renny Harlin

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 37m 97 min
Released
29 August 1986
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Born American has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 29 August 1986. It is directed by Renny Harlin and stars David Coburn, Mike Norris and Albert Salmi.

Cast and crew

Director
Renny Harlin
Written by
Renny Harlin
Produced by
Markus Selin

Box office, awards and more

Budget
€2.8 million
Set in
Soviet Union

Release and where to watch

In theatres
29 August 1986
First shown
4 April 1986 festival or first country
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Born American?

Born American has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes, or 97 min.

When did Born American release?

Born American released on 29 August 1986.

Who directed Born American?

Born American is directed by Renny Harlin.

Who is in the cast of Born American?

The cast of Born American includes David Coburn, Mike Norris, Albert Salmi, Vesa Vierikko, Inkeri Luoma-aho and Markku Blomqvist.

What is the budget of Born American?

The budget of Born American is reported as €2.8 million.

What is Born American rated in the US?

Born American is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 9 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.