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A Patriotic Film Watchlist for 2025 As fireworks light up the sky and grills fire up across the nation, there's no better way to wind down your Independence Day than with a film that captures the ...

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Whether you're feeling patriotic, reflective or in need of escapism, here's a list of flicks to chose from this Independence Day.

Some movies aren't tied to true events but embody the American spirit nonetheless, like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) in its clear-eyed idealism or Independence Day 's (1996) rah-rah patriotism.

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