I recently watched the film “The Right Stuff” which to me embodies some of the best of the American spirit, namely: Industriousness, courage, loyalty, tenacity, ingenuity… I love those sort of films, other examples (to me) include Indiana Jones, Jaws, the Ballad of Buster Scruggs and one of my favorite cult classics “Tremors”. I don’t know much about movies but hopefully I’m getting my point across, I love films that have the classic “American Heroes”. Do you have any recommendations? (I do like Westerns and War films as well, if applicable). I’m generally looking for more lighthearted films, but serious ones are appreciated too.
Thank you in advance!
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An American Tail
[October Sky](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zxJQgYPXjN4)
[Radio Flyer](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxsfeyl5g7I)
If you haven’t seen it: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Rudy
Blazing saddles.
Easy Rider
The Mighty Ducks, The Sandlot, A league of their own
It’s A Wonderful Life
American Graffiti
Glory
How has nobody recommended “Rocky”?? Sly is singlehandedly responsible for getting entire generations of Americans off the couch and into track suits!
https://youtu.be/_YYmfM2TfUA
The Rocketeer is a movie from the early 90s that extols the same time period as the first Indiana Jones movie.
Friday Night Lights
Remember the Titans
The Bourne Identity (and sequels)
Salt
The Hunt for Red October
The Godfather 1&2. I heard they tried to make part 3, but it didn’t make it into production.
“Miracle” – about the 1980 Olympic hockey team
Armageddon!!
Top Gun: Maverick.
Top Gun.
Red Dawn.
The Sandlot.
A Christmas Story.
Any of these would fit your description: Tombstone, Young Guns, Born on the Fourth of July, Miracle, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and A League of Their Own.