The Best 4th of July Movies

It's the Fourth of July, which means it’s time to celebrate America in all its glory. This year, after you’ve grilled some hot dogs and taken a dip in the pool, why not curl up on the couch and turn on a movie? It’s the American way. And there are plenty of patriotic films to choose from, whether you want an action-packed adventure like Top Gun or a family-friendly flick like The Sandlot. If you aren’t feeling particularly patriotic this year, you can use the holiday to pay your respects to unsung American heroes, like the Black female scientists in Hidden Figures or the Black military regiment in Glory. Either way, you’ll be celebrating the American experience. [View in Browser]( [Esquire]( [SHOP]( EXCLUSIVE [SUBSCRIBE]( [The 25 Best Movies to Watch on the Fourth of July]( [The 25 Best Movies to Watch on the Fourth of July]( It's the Fourth of July, which means it’s time to celebrate America in all its glory. This year, after you’ve grilled some hot dogs and taken a dip in the pool, why not curl up on the couch and turn on a movie? It’s the American way. And there are plenty of patriotic films to choose from, whether you want an action-packed adventure like Top Gun or a family-friendly flick like The Sandlot. If you aren’t feeling particularly patriotic this year, you can use the holiday to pay your respects to unsung American heroes, like the Black female scientists in Hidden Figures or the Black military regiment in Glory. Either way, you’ll be celebrating the American experience. [Read More](   [Um, When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night?]( [Um, When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night?]( You asked, Dr. Harvey Karp answered. And while every baby is different, these techniques will hurry yours along to more restful evenings. 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