The Best American History Movies

We’ve compiled a great list of films that span American history from the formation of the colonies to the conclusion of the Cold War. Each article includes several films and their educational value, ratings, and appropriateness for children, and how well they represent the time periods covered. You can view the trailers for each film listed, as well as find where you can view the films, whether it be Netflix, or Youtube, or other media outlets.

 


Pre-Revolutionary War: 1607-1757


The Revolutionary War: 1770-1800

Please let us know what you think of these American History Movies and be sure to include any recommendations in the comments!

If you loved this list, check here for our Made Into Movies series where we feature the best book to film adaptations. And read about movies that are great for teaching school subjects  like science, history, math, astronomy, and literature.

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