SNquietMovies about Colonial America – The United States or US celebrates America’s 247th Independence Day, Monday 4 July 2023. The former British colony declared its independence in July 1776. Not infrequently, US Independence Day is used as the background for films. At least more than 20 films have been produced with the theme of Independence Day.
The following are a number of films with the theme of United States Independence Day, quoted from various sources:
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Movies about Colonial America
1. 1776
The film 1776 is a musical film that was broadcast in 1972. This film is a melodic retelling of America’s first Independence Day, complete with catchy songs.
2. A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own is a baseball-themed film with the main character. This film is set on US Independence Day during World War II.
3. Air Force One
This film tells the story of a president who is also an action hero. A little leak, the President, who also happens to be a former soldier, boarded Air Force One with his family and staff moments after giving a speech about terrorism. Terrorists then hijack the plane and the “heroes” must save everyone on board.
4. American Graffiti
The film American Graffiti tells the story of a group of US teenagers in the 1960s. Tells about the last night they got together before going their separate ways to pursue college education.
5. An American Tail
An American Tail is an animated film that tells the story of a group of rodents facing several unexpected challenges as they make their way to America. A young mouse gets separated from its parents and goes to an unfamiliar place.
6. Apollo 13
Another film that also has Independence Day as its background is Apollo 13. A historical-themed film that tells the story of the Apollo 13 astronauts in 1970. They struggled to survive and return to Earth after damage endangered the mission.
7. Born on the Fourth of July
As the title suggests, this film has the theme of US independence day, July 4th. Based on Ron Kovic’s 1976 biography, Tom Cruise plays a young soldier as he enlists in the Vietnam War era Marines.
8. Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America is one of the many popular Marvel heroes. This film tells the story of Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evan, a civilian who turns into a super soldier to fight in the Second World War. This film has the message that America is strong not because it is strong. America is strong thanks to the power of passion.
9. Dance With Wolves
Dance With Wolves tells the story of a Civil War soldier who joins the Lakota way of life. This movie won Kevin Costner an Academy Award.
10. Forrest Gump
This film tells the story of the journey of a person named Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, at the end of the 20th century. Gump lived through some of the most famous moments of a generation. He also met famous figures in modern history. Starting from teaching Elvis to dance and sitting in an interview with John Lennon, to fighting in the Vietnam War and accidentally discovering the smiley face symbol.
11. Gettysburg
This film tells the story of the most important moment in the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg. Adapted from real events from July 1 to 3, the day before the celebration of US independence day in 1863. Tells the story of the feud between Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Jeff Daniels. The two directed their men in a deadly three-day battle.
