10 Movies That Make You Proud to Be an American

Pajamas Media ^ | 07/04/2014 | JAMES JAY CARAFANO

[SeekAndFind]

These films across genres and decades show American exceptionalism on screen.

When it comes to the “land I love,” the movies that move us most happen to be based on the stories of real Americans. They get to the core of what America really means and show why this nation is truly exceptional.

America’s dedication to liberty makes it a nation like no other. That’s why, whether the setting is war, politics, courtrooms, sports, or science, when Hollywood makes movies about exceptional Americans they celebrate the true value and meaning of liberty. And that inspires us.

[Fiji Hill]

In my opinion, Glenn was portrayed in the movie as a tad bit too squeaky clean, self-righteous and perhaps wrapped a bit too tight.

That was also my impression of The Right Stuff. Glenn was squeaky clean, while the other astronauts had serious character flaws.

I also didn't like the scene set in 1953 in which the radio is playing a song from 1958. Such errors really annoy me.

[okkev68]

Top Gun and Red Dawn. :)

[Kartographer]

Agree ‘The Sands of Iwo Jima’ should be on the list.

I believe that the Original ‘Red Dawn’ should be on.

[Paine in the Neck]

Jhn Ford's The Sun Shines Bright

[Fiji Hill]

One would think that a list of patriotic movies would include Yankee Doodle Dandy, the story of showman George Cohen.

[Conservative4Ever]

Well count me as a third who likes that musical. Saw in stage in Boston. Loved it... sit down, John...for Gods sake john sit down. :-)

[Hoodat]

Top Gun is a gay movie.

[Cvengr]

Don’t forget Patton.

[2001convSVT]

Patton and Saving Private Ryan.

[Texas Songwriter]

Patton

Lone Survivor

The Patriot

We Were Brothers Once

John Adams