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1. John Adams (2008)
TV-14 | 71 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.
Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, John Dossett, Stephen Dillane
Votes: 36,690
2. 1776 (1972)
G | 141 min | Drama, Family, History
A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence.
Director: Peter H. Hunt | Stars: William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Donald Madden
Votes: 10,308 | Gross: $6.10M
3. George Washington (1984)
480 min | Biography, Drama, History
The early life and career of the American General and President through his participation in the Revolutionary War.
Stars: Barry Bostwick, Patty Duke, David Dukes, Jaclyn Smith
Votes: 527
4. Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970 TV Movie)
73 min | Comedy, Family, History
John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: John Wayne, Ann-Margret, Lucille Ball, Jack Benny
Votes: 233
5. The Rebels (1979)
240 min | Drama, History, War
Philip Kent takes part in the American Revolution and the newly formed Congress.
Stars: Andrew Stevens, Don Johnson, William Conrad, Doug McClure
Votes: 236
6. The Adams Chronicles (1976)
50 min | Drama, History
This ambitious multi-part PBS production brings to life five generations of one of America's leading political and historical families, tracing their lives from John Adams' years as a ... See full summary »
Stars: Pamela Payton-Wright, George Hearn, Michael Tolan, William Daniels
Votes: 213
7. John Paul Jones (1959)
126 min | Action, Biography, History
The career of Revolutionary War naval hero from his youth in Scotland through his service to Catherine the Great of Russia.
Director: John Farrow | Stars: Robert Stack, Marisa Pavan, Charles Coburn, Erin O'Brien
Votes: 1,439
8. A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation (1989)
111 min | Drama, History
It showed the process it took to write the Constitution of the United States.
Director: Peter N. Johnson | Stars: Craig Wasson, Michael McGuire, Morgan White, Bruce Newbold
Votes: 228
9. Founding Fathers (2000)
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, History
Witness the birth of the American republic.
Stars: Burt Reynolds, James Woods, Edward Herrmann, Brian Dennehy
Votes: 148
10. George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation (1986 TV Movie)
190 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life of George Washington as the first President of the United States of America and his 8 years running his country. The trials he faces dealing with mobs and riots while keeping the country together.
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Barry Bostwick, Patty Duke, Jeffrey Jones, Richard Bekins
Votes: 209
11. Independence (1976)
Not Rated | 30 min | Drama, Short
This short was made during the US Bicentennial celebration to give a background on the development, writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence and the men who were involved in it.
Director: John Huston | Stars: William Atherton, John Favorite, Pat Hingle, Ken Howard
Votes: 98
12. The Beautiful Mrs. Reynolds (1918)
60 min | Drama, History
During the American Revolution, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr are both courting beautiful Margaret Moncrieffe. Fast-forward several years and they again find themselves on opposite ... See full summary »
Director: Arthur Ashley | Stars: June Elvidge, Carlyle Blackwell, Arthur Ashley, Carl Gerard
13.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
John & Abigail Adams
(2006)
TV-PG | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Peter Jones | Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Simon Russell Beale, Linda Emond
Votes: 65
14.
Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode:
The Presidents Song/Don't Tread on Us/The Flame Returns
(1995)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A show saluting U.S. history, Warners begin by singing " Presidents Song" about all presidents of the United States. In colonial America, Pinky & Brain cry "Don't Tread On Us" as they try ... See full summary »
Directors: Barry Caldwell, Audu Paden, Al Zegler | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche
Votes: 137
15.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
Alexander Hamilton
(2007)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
From his humble beginnings as an immigrant, to his infamous death, the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton is explored.
Director: Muffie Meyer | Stars: Colm Feore, Mary Bacon, Samuel Barnett, Gerry Bamman
Votes: 109
16.
Franklin (2024– )
Episode:
Small Revenge
(2024)
TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Franklin pays back an insult--and receives the favor of a king. A new lover catches his eye, and an old rival turns up to thwart him.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Michael Douglas, Noah Jupe, Daniel Mays, Eddie Marsan
Votes: 122
17.
Drunk History (2013–2019)
Episode:
Drunk Mystery II
(2019)
TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy, History
Colonial gossip columnist James Callender winds up dead; a Hollywood producer dies on a celebrity-filled yacht; Ken McElroy is murdered after terrorizing a Missouri town.
Director: Derek Waters | Stars: Derek Waters, J.D. Ryznar, Lucius Dillon, Ryan Gaul
Votes: 84