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the patriot
A South Carolina farmer is drawn into the Revolutionary War after British atrocities threaten his family. Loosely inspired by several historical figures.
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independence day
Perhaps the definitive Fourth of July movie. An alien invasion threatens humanity, culminating in a rousing July 4th counterattack led by the U.S. President. Famous for its iconic presidential speech and spectacular action.
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john adams
This acclaimed HBO miniseries follows the life of America's second president from the Boston Massacre through the founding of the republic and beyond.
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top gun: maverick
Decades after the original, Maverick trains a new generation of Navy aviators for a nearly impossible mission.
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yankee doodle dandy
A musical biography of songwriter and entertainer George M. Cohan, featuring classics like "You're a Grand Old Flag."
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glory
The story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, one of the first African American regiments to fight for the Union during the Civil War.
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the sandlot
A group of neighborhood kids spend an unforgettable summer playing baseball, getting into trouble, and watching fireworks.
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apollo 13
The gripping true story of NASA's effort to rescue three astronauts after an explosion crippled their spacecraft.
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