10 American Movies That Everyone Must Watch at Least Once

In many ways, American cinema is inexorably tied to American history. All the movies made in this country since the inception of cinema in some way reflect their contemporary culture or are a reaction to it, creating and chasing trends, serving as time capsules, and sometimes predicting the future. You might not necessarily learn anything about America at the time these movies were made or gain new insights, but that doesn't make them any less requisite.