Movies like 1776
If 1776's mix of philadelphia, pennsylvania, congress and musical stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what 1776's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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Barry Lyndon
1975 · Directed by Stanley Kubrick · 188 min8.0
Why you'll like itShares: 18th century · Also drama and history · From the same decade (1970s)
An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.
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Invincible
2006 · Directed by Ericson Core · 105 min7.0
Why you'll like itShares: philadelphia, pennsylvania · Also drama and history
Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented…
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Newsies
1992 · Directed by Kenny Ortega · 121 min6.7
Why you'll like itShares: musical · Also drama and history
A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike,…
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Beauty and the Beast
2017 · Directed by Bill Condon · 129 min7.0
Why you'll like itShares: musical, 18th century
A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
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tick, tick... BOOM!
2021 · Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda · 120 min7.6
Why you'll like itShares: musical
On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.
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Barbie: Princess Adventure
2020 · Directed by Conrad Helten · 72 min6.9
Why you'll like itShares: musical
With new friends in a new kingdom, Barbie learns what it means to be herself when she trades places with a royal lookalike in this musical adventure.