As today marks the United States’ national holiday (4th July) in it’s 250th year we thought we’d round up some of the films and TV series made about the conflict that created America – the American Revolution. Below is a chronological list of depictions of the American War of Independence, some good, some terrible, which are your favourites?
The Hessian Renegades (1909)
America (1924)
Drums Along the Mohawk (1939)
The Scarlet Coat (1955)
Johnny Tremain (1957)
John Paul Jones (1959)
The Devil’s Disciple (1959)
La Fayette (1961)
1776 (1972)
Valley Forge (1975)
Der Winter, der ein Sommer war (1976)
The Rebels (1979)
George Washington (1984)
Revolution (1985)
April Morning (1988)
Mary Silliman’s War (1994)
The Crossing (2000)
The Patriot (2000)
Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor (2003)
Turn: Washington’s Spies (2014)
So there we are, many of the major productions depicting the American Revolution dating back all the way to 1909! Which have you seen? Which do you think are historically accurate? Which are your favourites?
