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.

[MNDude]

Well, what are the movies?

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[Dilbert San Diego]

You have to click on the link to pjmedia to get the list of movies.

[Starboard]

America’s dedication to liberty makes it a nation like no other.

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Not so much anymore. About half the people in this country could care less about liberty. They view the government as a provider of handouts and entitlements, not as the protector of freedom.

[knarf]

Well then .. I nominate;

1776 .. the musical.

[Baynative]

1. United 93
2. Apollo 13
3. October Sky
4. Hoosiers
5. 42
6. Go for Broke!
7. Inherit the Wind
8. The Wind and the Lion
9. The Miracle Worker
10. The Patriot

[Patriot365]

They are wrong. #1 was on last night “Sargent York” 1941.

[left that other site]

Both “The Wind and The Lion” and “United 93” name the enemy.

Going into my Netflix queue to get these one to watch again.

[Walrus]

Surprised (and glad) to see “October Sky” on the list -—one of my all-time favorite movies.

[Fresh Wind]

United 93
Apollo 13
October Sky
Hoosiers
42
Go For Broke
Inherit the Wind
The Wind and the Lion
The Miracle Worker
The Patriot

[Baynative]

I would have included "Miracle on Ice" and "Bridges at Toko-Ri"

[latina4dubya]

i do not know who they came up with this list... the movies are not bad, but for the most part, do not bring about my pride in the US specifically... except for The Patriot, perhaps... but The Miracle Worker? 42? October Sky? Apollo 13? well... maybe Apollo 13... mis dos centavos...

[The Duke]

“The Right Stuff” should be at the top of that list IMHO.

[SeekAndFind]

RE: Well, what are the movies?

Click above link to view. I get into a lot of trouble from the moderators for posting the entire article ( most of the full posts I made yesterday were truncated ).

[Dr. Sivana]

10. The Patriot
9. The Miracle Worker
8. The Wind and the Lion
7. Inherit the Wind
6. Go for Broke!
5. 42
4. Hoosiers
3. October Sky
2. Apollo 13
1. United 93

[AlexW]

Do they still make “movies”? I last went to a theater in Slovakia in 2008?
I now get tons of movies on my new cable...God, what garbage.
How can they even think up such trash? How can anyone pay money to go to a theater to see them? Wait..Do they even have movie theaters anymore?

[null and void]

Well, what are the movies?

10. The Patriot
9. The Miracle Worker
8. The Wind and The Lion
7. Inherit the Wind
6. Go For Broke
5. 42
4. Hoosiers
3. October Sky
2. Apollo 13
1. Flight 93

I might have added It's a Wonderful Life, or not....

It's still worth clicking through to read the blurbs.

[null and void]

Surprised (and glad) to see “October Sky” on the list

Me too.

—one of my all-time favorite movies.

Mine too.

[Joe 6-pack]

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington should have found it's way on there...same with The Right Stuff.