While watching fireworks is always the best thing about the holiday, there are some choice movies that go right along with this celebratory day. More news: Remembering Michael Madsen: Top 5 Movies of Beloved Actor's Career Here is a look at the top five movies to watch on the Fourth of July.

Streaming platforms delivered a vibrant mix of movies that kept us entertained during the week of June 2–8, 2025. Nielsen’s latest ratings show a lineup packed with everything from action thrillers to family-friendly adventures,

The following 20 movies do just that. Whether you want to see the story of unsung American heroes (like the three Black women in Hidden Figures who were critical to the country’s achievements during the Space Race) or you want to learn more about the political scandals that shaped the U.