Independence Day celebrations are all about barbecues and fireworks, but if it gets too hot outside on July 4 and you want to cool off indoors while watching a movie, there are plenty of good options. Not a lot of movies actually take place on Independence Day or feature the holiday as a central plot point, but the spirit of July 4 thrives in films about American ingenuity and achievement.
Patriotism means more than just supporting your country, and these patriotic movies are sometimes critical of certain aspects of the United States. All of them are ultimately celebrations of the best America has to offer, which is exactly how Independence Day should be honored. Here are seven perfect movies to get you in a patriotic frame of mind.
