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List of films about the American Revolution

Below is an incomplete list of films which include events of the American Revolution. This list does not include documentaries or short films.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

1910s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1914United StatesThe SpyOtis TurnerDrama, war. Based on the 1821 novel The Spy.
1915United StatesA Continental GirlJoseph AdelmanDrama, war.
1916United StatesThe Heart of a HeroEmile ChautardDrama, war. Based on the play Nathan Hale. Nathan Hale
1917United StatesBetsy RossTravers Vale
George Cowl		Biography, drama, romance.
1917United StatesThe Spirit of '76Frank MontgomeryDrama, history, war.
1918United StatesThe Beautiful Mrs. ReynoldsArthur AshleyDrama, history.

1920s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1922United StatesCardiganJohn W. NobleDrama. Based on the novel Cardigan.
1924United StatesJanice MeredithE. Mason Hopper
E. J. Babille		Drama, history, romance, war. Based on a novel and the play Janice Meredith.
1924United StatesAmericaD. W. GriffithDrama, history, war. Based on the novel The Reckoning.
1929United KingdomThe American PrisonerThomas BentleyDrama. Based on the 1904 novel The American Prisoner.

1930s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1931United StatesAlexander HamiltonJohn G. AdolfiBiography, Drama, history. Based on the 1917 play Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton
1934United StatesThe Pursuit of HappinessAlexander HallComedy, romance. Hessian
1936United StatesDaniel BooneDavid HowardBiography, family, western. Daniel Boone, Simon Girty
1939United StatesDrums Along the MohawkJohn FordDrama, romance, war, western. Based on the 1936 novel Drums Along the Mohawk.

1940s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1940United StatesThe Howards of VirginiaFrank LloydDrama, history, war. Based on a novel The Tree of Liberty.

1950s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1953United StatesSangareeEdward LudwigDrama, history. Based on the novel Sangaree.
1955United StatesThe Scarlet CoatJohn SturgesAdventure, drama, history, romance, war. Benedict Arnold
1956United StatesDaniel Boone, Trail BlazerAlbert C. Gannaway
Ismael Rodríguez		Drama, western. Daniel Boone
1957United StatesJohnny TremainRobert StevensonAdventure, family, war. Based on a novel Johnny Tremain.
1959United Kingdom
United States		The Devil's DiscipleGuy HamiltonComedy, history, romance, war. Based on the 1897 play The Devil's Disciple.
1959Spain
United States		John Paul JonesJohn FarrowAction, biography, history, romance, war. Based on the story "Nor'wester". John Paul Jones

1960s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1961France
Italy		La FayetteJean DrévilleBiography, drama, history, war. Gilbert du Motier

1970s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1970ItalyPaths of WarFranco e Ciccio sul sentiero di guerraAldo GrimaldiComedy, western.
1972United States1776Peter H. HuntDrama, family, history, musical. Based on the 1969 musical 1776.
1975United StatesValley ForgeFielder CookDrama, war. Based on the 1934 play Valley Forge.
1976United StatesSpirit of Seventy SexStu SegallAdult, comedy, history.

1980s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1985United Kingdom
Norway		RevolutionHugh HudsonAdventure, drama, history, war.
1989United StatesA More Perfect UnionPeter N. JohnsonDrama, history. Constitutional Convention

1990s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1995United StatesThe Little PatriotJ. Christian IngvordsenFamily, adventure.
1996FranceBeaumarchaisBeaumarchais l'insolentÉdouard MolinaroAdventure, comedy, history, romance. Based on the play Beaumarchais. Pierre Beaumarchais

2000s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
2000United States
Germany		The PatriotRoland EmmerichAction, drama, history, war.
2003United StatesThe DeserterEric Bruno BorgmanComedy, drama, history, war.
2009United StatesAll for LibertyChris WeatherheadDrama

2010s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
2010United StatesSybil LudingtonKim RobinsonDrama, family, history. Sybil Ludington
2015United StatesBeyond the MaskChad BurnsAction, adventure, drama, romance.
2016United StatesThe Culper Spy AdventureJames Canale III
Michael Tessler
Andrew Mastronardi		History.
2017United StatesOne Life to GiveLeah Dunaief
Michael Tessler
Benji Dunaief		History.

2020s

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
2020United StatesHamiltonThomas KailWar, Alexander Hamilton. Filming of the 2015 musical
2023United StatesThe Battle of CamdenChristopher ForbesWar. Battle of Camden
2023United StatesThe Battle of Hobkirk's HillChristopher ForbesBattle of Hobkirk's Hill

Fantasy

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1945United StatesWhere Do We Go from Here?Gregory RatoffFantasy, musical.
1946United StatesThe Time of Their LivesCharles BartonComedy, family, fantasy.

Television films

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1975United StatesFirst Ladies Diaries: Martha WashingtonJohn J. DesmondBiography, drama. Martha Washington
1976United StatesThe Other Side of VictoryBill Jersey
1986United StatesGeorge Washington II: The Forging of a NationWilliam A. GrahamBiography, drama, history. George Washington
1988United States
Canada		April MorningDelbert MannDrama, history, war. Based on the novel April Morning.
1990CanadaDivided LoyaltiesMario AzzopardiBiography. Joseph Brant, Molly Brant
1993United StatesThe Broken ChainLamont JohnsonDrama, war, action. Joseph Brant
1994CanadaMary Silliman's WarStephen SurjikDrama, history, war. Based on biography The Way of Duty. Mary Silliman
1995United StatesTaking LibertyStuart GillardDrama. Based on an unknown story.
2000United StatesThe CrossingRobert HarmonBiography, drama, history, war. Based on the novel The Crossing. George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, Battle of Trenton
2003United StatesBenedict Arnold: A Question of HonorMikael SalomonDrama, jistory. Benedict Arnold
2005United StatesFelicity: An American Girl AdventureNadia TassDrama, family. Based on the novels about American Girl.

TV series

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YearCountryMain title
(Alternative title)		Original title
(Original script)		DirectorSubject
1959-1961United StatesThe Swamp FoxHarry KellerAdventure, drama, family. Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton
1964-1970United StatesDaniel BooneAdventure, western. Daniel Boone
1970-1971United StatesThe Young RebelsHarve BennettAdventure.
1974United StatesBenjamin FranklinGlenn JordanBiography, drama, history. Benjamin Franklin
1976United StatesThe Adams ChroniclesDrama, history. John Adams
1978United StatesThe BastardLee H. KatzinDrama, history, romance. Based on the 1974 novel The Bastard.
1979United StatesThe RebelsRuss MayberryDrama, history, war. Based on the 1975 novel The Rebels.
1979United StatesThe SeekersSidney HayersDrama, history, war. Based on the 1975 novel The Seekers.
1982East GermanyThe great adventure of Kaspar SchmeckDas große Abenteuer des Kaspar SchmeckGunter FriedrichAdventure, drama, war. Based on a novel Das große Abenteuer des Kaspar Schmeck. Hessian
1984United StatesGeorge WashingtonBuzz KulikBiography, drama, history, war. George Washington
1987United Kingdom
Canada		The Devil's DiscipleDavid Hugh JonesComedy, drama, romance. Based on the 1897 play The Devil's Disciple.
1997United StatesLiberty! The American RevolutionEllen Hovde and Muffie MeyerDoumentary, history, American Revolution
2002United StatesBenjamin FranklinEllen Hovde and Muffie MeyerDocumentary, history. Benjamin Franklin
2002-2003United StatesLiberty's KidsJudy Reilly
Marsha Goodman Einstein		Animation, adventure, family, history, war.
2008United StatesJohn AdamsTom HooperBiography, drama, history. Based on the 2001 biography John Adams about John Adams
2014-2017United StatesTurn: Washington's SpiesDrama, history, war. Based on the book Washington's Spies. Culper Ring
2015United StatesSons of LibertyKari SkoglandDrama, history.
2015CanadaThe Book of NegroesClement VirgoDrama, history, war. Based on the 2007 novel The Book of Negroes. Black Loyalist
2022United StatesBenjamin FranklinKen BurnsDocumentary, biography, history.
2024United StatesFranklinTim Van PattenBiography, drama, history. Based on the 2005 book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.

See also

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References

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Further reading

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  • Glancy, Mark. "The war of independence in feature films: The Patriot (2000) and the 'special relationship' between Hollywood and Britain." Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television 25.4 (2005): 523-545.
  • Harrington. Hugh T. "Top 10 Revolutionary War Movies" Journal of the American Revolution (Jan. 25 2013) online
  • Murray, Lawrence L. "Feature Films and the American Revolution: A Bicentennial Reappraisal." Film & History 5.3 (1975): 1-6.
  • Rhoden, Nancy L. "Patriots, Villains, and the Quest for Liberty: How American Film has Depicted the American Revolution." Canadian Review of American Studies 37.2 (2007): 205-238.
  • Schocket, Andrew M. "The American سكسي
  • "Rebooted: Hamilton and Genre in Contemporary Culture." Journal of the Early Republic 37#2 (2017): 263-269.
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