A family movie day can be a fun way to spend time with your loved ones. It also gives the family an opportunity to bond. And, it’s an enjoyable way to watch some of the classic movies together. The holiday season is right around the corner and you should be prepared with some of the best classic movies to share with your family this 4th of July. So why not pick movies with the theme?
Here we will show you some movies that are inspired by the 4th of July:
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Independence Day
This movie is a 1996 classic American science fiction action film in which you could see actors such as Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Mary McDonell and much more find themselves in a world that has been conquered by aliens. They decide they want to get their freedom back on the 4th of July and they create a plan to take out the aliens. Gather your family around and take them on an adventure against an extraterrestrial race with this movie that won several awards and has always been considered a must-watch classic film.
Hamilton
Is your family a big fan of musicals? Hamilton is a historical musical whose central figure is Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the US. This musical tells the story of the early days of America and the establishment of the political foundations of the country. This film is filled with memorable songs, great characters and a good message that will help you teach your kids the importance of history while still having fun when singing along the film.
Selma
Even though this movie does not take place on the 4th of July it portrays a powerful message, a message of freedom and equality that should be transmitted to everyone. This drama tells the story of the voting rights march that was led by Martin Luther King Jr, it shows how the opposition violently tried to stop them but they fought through it leaving us with Martin Luther King Jr amazing speech in front of the State Capitol. This is a powerful movie that will leave everyone thinking about the importance of human rights and equality.
National Treasure
If your loved ones are all about adventure and action films, this one is for you! Follow Benjamin Franklin Gates, played by Nicolas Cage, as he hunts for a big treasure that was hidden during the Revolutionary war. For this, he has to examine some historical objects such as the Declaration of Independence which is one of the most important documents, if not the most important, for the US.
These are some movies you could enjoy this 4th of July with friends and family, spend some time together and create memories that will last forever!
