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Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry (2004): Cast & Ratings

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Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry is a 2004 biographical documentary directed by George Butler, starring John Kerry. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $614,138 worldwide. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

IMDb rating
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
worldwide gross
$614.1K
Metascore
70
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Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
George Butler
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry About?

The premise of Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry without spoilers.

This documentary explores the life of Vietnam War veteran and later politician John Kerry, charting his journey from combat duty to a career in Congress. It examines the key experiences that influenced his views and leadership style, featuring interviews with individuals who knew him well. The film reveals the evolution of his commitment to peace and examines the qualities that led to his respected position as a senator and presidential candidate, offering insights into his personal and political development.

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry Themes & Keywords

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  • vietnam war veteran
  • peace
  • vietnam
  • war veteran
  • presidential candidate
  • politics
  • politician
  • war protestor
  • vietnam war
  • riverboat
  • protest
  • archive footage
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  • anti war
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry Cast

John Kerry stars in Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry. Directed by George Butler.

From the director

More from George Butler

More films directed by George Butler, best-rated first: The Endurance, Pumping Iron, Roving Mars and Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure.

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Ratings

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

Box office

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry Box Office

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry grossed $614,138 worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$614.1K

US & Canada
$614.1K

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Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry?

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry released?

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry was released on October 1, 2004.

Who directed Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry?

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry was directed by George Butler.

More films by George Butler

Who is in the cast of Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry?

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry stars John Kerry.

How much did Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry make at the box office?

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry grossed $614,138 worldwide.

How is Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry rated?

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.

Does Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry have a post-credit scene?

No. Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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