Best July 4th Movies - Blu-ray Forum

Snikt · 07-02-2023, 12:16 AM

With the American holiday coming up, I thought it’d be fun to discuss your favorite July 4th films. Whether set on July 4, or they remind you of the holiday or set around the holiday, name them & talk about them here!

1) Obviously, we have to start with Independence Day. I think it’s fair to say it’s a bonafide “Classic” now. We watch it every July 4. Feels weird if we don’t.

2) Olympus Has Fallen. I really love the original film. July 4th feels like a perfect time to watch the film. Terrorists taking over the White House, and one man stands in their way. It’s corny, but still cool. And it was nice seeing Gerard Butler back in the action genre after years of chick flicks following “300.”

3) Men In Black. Just feels like a perfect July 4th holiday. Idk why, but it does.

4) Live Free or Die Hard. Actually set over the July 4th holiday. Nice seeing John McClane back in action for the first time since 1995!

Discuss away!

Gacivory · 07-02-2023, 12:17 AM

The Return of the Living Dead (takes place during 4th of July weekend).

BluBonnet · 07-02-2023, 12:18 AM

The greatest 4th of July movie ever made is clearly 1776.

kingdoxie · 07-02-2023, 12:19 AM

Jaws is the ultimate July 4th movie.

erixon20 · 07-02-2023, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kingdoxie

Jaws is the ultimate July 4th movie.

I concur!

AKORIS · 07-02-2023, 12:23 AM

One movie that immediately comes to mind is THE PATRIOT with Mad Mel Gibson

Snikt · 07-02-2023, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kingdoxie

Jaws is the ultimate July 4th movie.

Oh! The first Blockbuster. How could I forget Jaws (might be because I don’t own it). It’s a hard watch on tv. Just takes forever; too many commercials

. Need to look into getting the UHD.

Snikt · 07-02-2023, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

One movie that immediately comes to mind is THE PATRIOT with Mad Mel Gibson

Great lead character in Mel Gibson. And a loathsome villain in Jason Isaacs

Jay H. · 07-02-2023, 12:32 AM

The Sandlot. There is only a brief 4th of July scene, but when I think of Summer and that particular day, I think of baseball.

Joeker · 07-02-2023, 12:33 AM

The Sandlot!

Jay H. · 07-02-2023, 12:37 AM

Oh, and one of my favorite movies opens on the 4th of July - Zodiac. There's nothing else about that movie that reminds me of that date, though.

Do you see · 07-02-2023, 12:37 AM

Uncle Sam anyone?

AKORIS · 07-02-2023, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Do you see

Uncle Sam anyone?

Good one! Might as well add I Know What You Did Last Summer as
well

R3P0 · 07-02-2023, 01:13 AM

Theres several great 4th movies

Independence Day
Born on the 4th of July
Gettysburg
Jaws
Live Free or Die Hard
National Treasure
Glory

Rayjaymay · 07-02-2023, 01:36 AM

Yankee Doodle Dandy with James Cagney.

It’s a great biography of George M. Cohan (who was born on July 4th), but it’s also a knockout performance by Cagney. Who would have thought he’d win his only Oscar for a singing and dancing performance as opposed to a drama? Some of his dance steps will amaze you.

Walter Kafka · 07-02-2023, 03:29 AM

I'll go obscure here and say that I wish the TV movies by Jean Shepherd were more readily available in decent quality. I grew up with them.

sandman slim · 07-02-2023, 03:54 AM

OP, how about a poll?

GrouchoFan · 07-02-2023, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayjaymay

Yankee Doodle Dandy with James Cagney.

It’s a great biography of George M. Cohan (who was born on July 4th), but it’s also a knockout performance by Cagney. Who would have thought he’d win his only Oscar for a singing and dancing performance as opposed to a drama? Some of his dance steps will amaze you.

I wish I could thank this post 100 times! Old-School Big Hollywood Studio entertainment at its best!

amarster · 07-02-2023, 04:15 AM

Cape Fear (1991) 4k release please!

PopNLock · 07-02-2023, 04:18 AM

Last July 4th, my wife and I watched the original I Know What You Did Last Summer. We definitely recommend it as a non-traditional choice.

View Poll Results: Best July 4th Movies
Independence Day	4	21.05%
Jaws	8	42.11%
Born On the 4th of July	0	0%
Olympus Has Fallen	0	0%
Live Free or Die Hard	1	5.26%
The Patriot	3	15.79%
Other	3	15.79%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

07-02-2023, 12:16 AM	#1
Snikt Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:204 Blu-ray collection:437 Trading Score:3	Best July 4th Movies With the American holiday coming up, I thought it’d be fun to discuss your favorite July 4th films. Whether set on July 4, or they remind you of the holiday or set around the holiday, name them & talk about them here! 1) Obviously, we have to start with Independence Day. I think it’s fair to say it’s a bonafide “Classic” now. We watch it every July 4. Feels weird if we don’t. 2) Olympus Has Fallen. I really love the original film. July 4th feels like a perfect time to watch the film. Terrorists taking over the White House, and one man stands in their way. It’s corny, but still cool. And it was nice seeing Gerard Butler back in the action genre after years of chick flicks following “300.” 3) Men In Black. Just feels like a perfect July 4th holiday. Idk why, but it does. 4) Live Free or Die Hard. Actually set over the July 4th holiday. Nice seeing John McClane back in action for the first time since 1995! Discuss away!

07-02-2023, 01:13 AM	#14
R3P0 Blu-ray Duke Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:46 Trading Score:1	Theres several great 4th movies Independence Day Born on the 4th of July Gettysburg Jaws Live Free or Die Hard National Treasure Glory Last edited by R3P0; 07-02-2023 at 01:26 AM.

07-02-2023, 12:17 AM	#2
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1120 Blu-ray collection:5610 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	The Return of the Living Dead (takes place during 4th of July weekend).

07-02-2023, 12:18 AM	#3
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	The greatest 4th of July movie ever made is clearly 1776.

07-02-2023, 12:19 AM	#4
kingdoxie Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2015 Location:99 River Street 4K collection:558 Blu-ray collection:2692 DVD collection:58 Blu-ray reviews: 35 Trading Score:3	Jaws is the ultimate July 4th movie.

07-02-2023, 12:23 AM	#6
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3656 Blu-ray reviews:19	One movie that immediately comes to mind is THE PATRIOT with Mad Mel Gibson

07-02-2023, 12:32 AM	#9
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	The Sandlot. There is only a brief 4th of July scene, but when I think of Summer and that particular day, I think of baseball.

07-02-2023, 12:33 AM	#10
Joeker Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2013 Location:Gotham City iTunes collection:294 Trading Score:493	The Sandlot!

07-02-2023, 12:37 AM	#11
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	Oh, and one of my favorite movies opens on the 4th of July - Zodiac. There's nothing else about that movie that reminds me of that date, though.

07-02-2023, 12:37 AM	#12
Do you see Member Member since:May 2023 4K collection:671 Blu-ray collection:3365 DVD collection:412	Uncle Sam anyone?

07-02-2023, 01:36 AM	#15
Rayjaymay Senior Member Member since:Dec 2012 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:748 DVD collection:3	Yankee Doodle Dandy with James Cagney. It’s a great biography of George M. Cohan (who was born on July 4th), but it’s also a knockout performance by Cagney. Who would have thought he’d win his only Oscar for a singing and dancing performance as opposed to a drama? Some of his dance steps will amaze you.

07-02-2023, 03:54 AM	#17
sandman slim Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:TN 4K collection:313 Blu-ray collection:6435 DVD collection:423 Digital collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	OP, how about a poll?

07-02-2023, 04:15 AM	#19
amarster Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:233 Blu-ray collection:704 Blu-ray reviews:1	Cape Fear (1991) 4k release please!

07-02-2023, 04:18 AM	#20
PopNLock Active Member Member since:Apr 2011 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:1006 DVD collection:69 MA collection:408 Digital collection:548 iTunes collection:860 Prime collection:476	Last July 4th, my wife and I watched the original I Know What You Did Last Summer. We definitely recommend it as a non-traditional choice.

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