Sunday, 4th July 2021 at 6:00 am
The term Independence Day may conjure up images of Roland Emmerich’s iconic destruction of the White House in the 1996 film for many, but for those in the States, it also means a day of fireworks, fairs and family celebrations.
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However, both not only share a sense of spectacle, but an inextricable link to presidents, with Bill Pullman’s Thomas J Whitmore delivering one of the greatest speeches in movie history during the landmark disaster movie.
So as the 4th July holiday rolls around once again, we’re celebrating the very best movie presidents to ever grace the silver screen, as chosen by Radio Times film editor Andrew Collins.
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