With America celebrating its 250th anniversary, these movies are the ideal to pop on before and after the fireworks kick off.

Every film on this list speaks to who we are, what we strive to be, and where we fall short.

In honor of America's 250th birthday, here are 50 must-see American movies that celebrate who we are, who we've been and who we can be.

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