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Poll: IMDb Poll Board: Favorite Movie About Independence

Movies about independence capture the spirit of self-determination, and the pursuit of freedom. These films explore themes of liberation, rebellion, and the struggle for autonomy in various contexts, be it on a personal, societal, or national level. This poll is dedicated to the fight for freedom and independency. Here are IMDb poll board members' favorite movies about independence.

Which of these movies with a sense of independence is your favorite?

Discuss the poll here

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    Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)

    Independence from paying wrongful taxes.

    Brijesh's 1st pick

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    3 Idiots (2009)

    Independence from burdensome education.

    Brijesh's 2nd pick

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    Gandhi (1982)

    Independence of India from the British Empire

    mariojacobs's 1st pick

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    The Battle of Algiers (1966)

    Independence of Algeria from France

    mariojacobs's 2nd pick

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    Inherit the Wind (1960)

    Independence of thought or academic independence

    Pencho15's 1st pick

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    The Mission (1986)

    Independence against enslaving for the natives

    Pencho15's 2nd pick

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    The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

    Independence from an oppressive ruler (Capitol)

    jaf_ismael's 1st pick

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    Braveheart (1995)

    Independence of Scotland from England

    riverotter's 1st pick

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    1776 (1972)

    Declaration of Independence of United States of America

    Tsarstepan's 1st pick

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    Independence Day (1996)

    Independence from alien invasion

    Breumaster's 1st pick

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    Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

    Independence from dark side (Empire)

    jaf_ismael's 2nd pick

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    The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

    The pursuit of freedom and independence from prison

    Jessica's 1st pick

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    Easy Rider (1969)

    Independent spirit

    Peter_pbn's 1st pick

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    The Way Back (2010)

    Independence and freedom from the war prison

    riverotter's 2nd pick

    Added on July 5, 2023

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    The Matrix (1999)

    Independence from the digital reality world

    NoRa_FoKa's 1st pick

    Added on July 5, 2023

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    V for Vendetta (2005)

    Independence from a tyrannical government

    NoRa_FoKa's 2nd pick

    Added on July 5, 2023

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    Norma Rae (1979)

    Independence from economic injustice

    rubyfruit76's 1st pick

    Added on July 5, 2023

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    Thelma & Louise (1991)

    Independence from male domination

    rubyfruit76's 2nd pick

    Added on July 5, 2023

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    A Man Escaped (1956)

    Freedom from Prison

    Maxence_G's 1st pick

    Added on July 5, 2023

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    Red Psalm (1972)

    Independence and revolt of peasants against authority (unfair taxation etc.)

    Maxence_G's 2nd pick

    Added on July 5, 2023

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    Sound of Freedom (2023)

    Independence from child slavery and trafficking

    dgranger's 1st pick

    Added on July 8, 2023

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    Amistad (1997)

    Independence from slavery

    dgranger's 2nd pick

    Added on July 8, 2023


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