“Independence Day” (1996)
Credit:Claudette Barius/20th Century Fox
The prototypical Smith-starring, flag-waving piece of summer escapism, “Independence Day” was even named after the star’s favored holiday/release date! Smith’s Marine Corps Captain Steven Hiller (who dreams of a career upgrade to astronaut!) continually promises his stripper girlfriend’s son that he’ll get to witness Fourth of July fireworks.
Patriotic moment: In the final scene, Hiller makes good on his word, turning the adorable kid’s eyes skyward to flaming, rocketing chunks of debris from the national-landmark-annihilating aliens’ mother ship. That blows Disneyland's fireworks display out of the park.
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