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Top Gun—What’s more American than Maverick, Iceman, and shirtless beach volleyball? Flyboys in the Navy’s Elite Fighter Weapons School compete for the top spot in the class. (Photo: Release)
Top Gun—What’s more American than Maverick, Iceman, and shirtless beach volleyball? Flyboys in the Navy’s Elite Fighter Weapons School compete for the top spot in the class. (Photo: Release)
Forrest Gump—From sitting in an interview with John Lennon, to fighting in the Vietnam take a tour through the most famous moments of the 20th century along with Forrest. (Photo: Release)
Forrest Gump—From sitting in an interview with John Lennon, to fighting in the Vietnam take a tour through the most famous moments of the 20th century along with Forrest. (Photo: Release)
Independence Day—The joyful festivities that take place on this national holiday take a turn for the worse when aliens begin to size major cities in the U.S. (Photo: Release)
Independence Day—The joyful festivities that take place on this national holiday take a turn for the worse when aliens begin to size major cities in the U.S. (Photo: Release)
Captain America—A film that has become a staple of American cinema in recent years. Watch Steve Rogers transform from scrawny civilian into super soldier to fight in WWII. (Photo: Release)
Captain America—A film that has become a staple of American cinema in recent years. Watch Steve Rogers transform from scrawny civilian into super soldier to fight in WWII. (Photo: Release)
Born on the Fourth of July— This is the story of Ron Kovic, a disgruntled veteran mistreated by the very nation to which he sacrificed the ability to walk. (Photo: Release)
Born on the Fourth of July— This is the story of Ron Kovic, a disgruntled veteran mistreated by the very nation to which he sacrificed the ability to walk. (Photo: Release)
Lincoln— Steven Spielberg’s film does not shy away from the many contradictions in the president’s life and the difficulty which he approached the issue of slavery. (Photo: Release)
Lincoln— Steven Spielberg’s film does not shy away from the many contradictions in the president’s life and the difficulty which he approached the issue of slavery. (Photo: Release)
Apollo 13—A real-life story about 3 astronauts struggling to find a way to get safely back to earth. The film is human ingenuity and perseverance at its best. (Photo: Release)
Apollo 13—A real-life story about 3 astronauts struggling to find a way to get safely back to earth. The film is human ingenuity and perseverance at its best. (Photo: Release)
Hidden Figures—Apollo 11 would have never happened without the mathematical brilliance of several African-American women who helped Mercury 7 off the launchpad. (Photo: Release)
Hidden Figures—Apollo 11 would have never happened without the mathematical brilliance of several African-American women who helped Mercury 7 off the launchpad. (Photo: Release)
Saving Private Ryan—This Steven Spielberg-directed film about a group of soldiers trying to save the last of four brothers is the pinnacle of what war films can be. (Photo: Release)
Saving Private Ryan—This Steven Spielberg-directed film about a group of soldiers trying to save the last of four brothers is the pinnacle of what war films can be. (Photo: Release)
The Godfather—The American immigrant experience of much of the early 20th century is told in a story of hope, pride, success, revenge, and regret. (Photo: Release)
The Godfather—The American immigrant experience of much of the early 20th century is told in a story of hope, pride, success, revenge, and regret. (Photo: Release)Some like fireworks, the gathering of family and friends, and copious amount of eating and drinking. Some prefer a big-screen TV and a good all-American popcorn flick.
Celebrate America’s freedom from the Brits with one of these patriotic movie picks. The list is pretty diverse—whether you’re in the mood for something light, something patriotic, or a more truthful encapsulation of the country’s history, there’s something for everyone.
Behold, the best movies to watch this 4th of July.