To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we’ve compiled a list of patriotic movies that showcase the country’s values and themes. From classic films like ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ to modern favorites like ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, these movies are sure to inspire and entertain.

Patriotic Classics

‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ (1939) stars James Stewart as a rookie U.S. senator who fights against corruption in Washington, D.C. ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’ (1942) tells the story of Broadway star George M. Cohan, played by Jimmy Cagney, as he looks back on his life and career.

‘All the President’s Men’ (1976) is a political thriller that follows the true story of Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein as they investigate the Watergate scandal. ‘Rocky IV’ (1985) is a classic underdog story about an American boxer who faces off against a Soviet athlete during the Cold War.

Modern Favorites

‘Field of Dreams’ (1989) is a heartwarming film about a man who builds a baseball diamond in his cornfield, featuring Kevin Costner. ‘Glory’ (1989) tells the story of the first all-Black regiment in the Union Army during the Civil War, starring Denzel Washington.

‘Armageddon’ (1998) is an action-packed movie about a team of oil drillers who are sent to space to save the world from a massive asteroid. ‘Miracle’ (2004) is a sports drama based on the true story of the 1980 U.S. men’s hockey team, starring Kurt Russell.

‘Hidden Figures’ (2016) is a biographical drama about three African-American women who worked as mathematicians and engineers at NASA during the early years of the space program. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022) is an action-packed sequel to the classic film, starring Tom Cruise as a naval aviator.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.