50 Best 4th of July Movies to Light Up Your Holiday Weekend

Tyler Perry's The Six Triple Eight brings to light the remarkable true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the only all-Black, all-female unit in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. Deployed to Europe in 1945, these women bravely sorted millions of pieces of mail to boost troop morale, overcoming racism, sexism, and tough conditions to complete the mission in just 90 days. Kerry Washington stars as their determined leader, Major Charity Adams.

In this latest chapter of the Marvel saga, Sam Wilson takes up the shield as the new Captain America, balancing the weight of legacy with his own vision of heroism. Packed with action and plenty of patriotic moments, the film explores what it means to stand up for justice in today's world.

Everyone's familiar with enemies-to-lovers, but what about fake-lovers-turned-real? That's the heart of this story: a woman pretends to be in love with a Marine, only to discover her feelings are genuine by the end.

The 1979 hostage crisis in Iran was a tense and historic moment. In this film adaptation of the true story, Ben Affleck stars as the man who played a crucial role in rescuing six hostages overseas.

Samantha (the First Daughter) just wants to experience college like everyone else—and she'll do whatever it takes to fit in. Being the president's daughter isn't as easy as it sounds!

Paul Revere's legendary warning—"The British are coming!"—is etched into American history. This film brings his story to life, offering a fresh and insightful look at the patriotic hero.

Bill Paxton and Matthew McConaughey lead this action-packed historical drama about American Marines who seize a German ship during World War II. But when their cover is quickly compromised, they must fend off enemy forces or face certain doom.

For Milwaukee Brewers player Stan Ross, his love of baseball was more about image than passion. After hitting his 3,000th base hit, he's inducted into the Hall of Fame and retires a legend. But years later, an error surfaces revealing he actually fell three hits short. Now, at 47, Stan is back in the game—determined to reclaim his rightful place.

If you're familiar with the Battle of Gettysburg, this film is a must-see. Bringing the story to life with stunning visuals, many scenes were even filmed right on the actual battlefield!

A family of mice sets off on a journey to America by boat, but when young Fievel accidentally falls overboard, he's left stranded and alone. Now, he must navigate the big world on his own to reunite with his family.

Lone Survivor plunges viewers into the harrowing escape of a four-man Navy SEAL team hunted by the Taliban. Mark Wahlberg delivers one of his toughest, most raw performances yet in this gripping true story.

Nothing says patriotic fun like watching a kid's adventure unfold inside New York's most renowned history museum, which magically comes alive at night in this film. Watch as famous icons from different eras step out and share their stories with plenty of attitude to match!

Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks are a power duo in this movie about The Washington Post's attempt to expose some longtime government secrets. Their career as editors are on the line, but if they can serve justice, then it will all have been worth it.

Those who are fascinated with anything NASA related will love this star-packed film about the space program's first 15 years running. You'll get a taste of the very early days of the organization, including all of the frustrations that came with it.

Marshall University experienced a tragedy in 1970 after a fatal plane crash. A former coach with a big heart travels back to town to help rebuild the community and their faith in the sport for the upcoming year.

Former First Lady and style icon Jackie Kennedy is at the forefront of this recent film. Natalie Portman embodies the historical figure, giving viewers another perspective at her life.

Even the President of the United States of America has a dating life, apparently! Watch this sweet, feel-good, romantic, and patriotic film about America's biggest leader and his quest for love after meeting an environmental lobbyist.

No one is messing with Bruce Willis as NYPD detective John McClane. Nope, not even the world's smartest cyber-terrorist whose goal is to tear down the infrastructure of American slowly but surely.

National Treasure is one of those films that will delight both kids and adults. Nicolas Cage plays Benjamin Gates (with the middle name Franklin 😂), whose job as an American historian one day has him on a steep chase for none other than the historical Declaration of Independence.

American's love an underdog turned champ story, and Rocky is arguably the best of them all! Watch as Sylvester Stallone takes on the role of a rough-around-the-edges, yet talented boxer who needs to channel his bravery and inner strength in order to beat a supreme opponent.