Being patriotic to your land is an in-built emotion in everyone, so if you're holding a patriotic party, what better way to get those feelings of pride stirring than to watch some patriotic movies alongside your flags and banners and other party supplies? There are a number of patriotic movies that will have each and every one of you standing up with your hands to your chest and your head in the air, proud to be a member of your nation.

A great example of an American patriotic movie to show at your party is The Great Escape. This take on a real-life situation is sure to get those hearts thumping as you and your guests watch as American prisoners make the greatest escape plan ever to release the clutches of the German's in the Nazi prisoner of war camps. Starring big names such as Steve Mcqueen and Richard Attenborough, this patriotic film is a tearjearker as well as a proud and happy theatre adaptation of an actual situation.

Another patriotic movie perfect for your party is Saving Private Ryan. This American war film, set in the Normandy invasion during world war 2, follows 8 soldiers, including a captain (played by Tom Hanks), battling through war and injuries to find the last surviving brother of three fallen service men, Private Ryan. The film is best known for the opening 27 minutes which show a gruesome depiction of what battle on the front line was like during world war two. The unique camera angles and sounds have won the film a great recognition, while director Steven Spielburg won an award for the direction of the film.

Whether you're American or not, these movies will bring out real emotion in all watchers, regardless of which nation your party is being patriotic to. There are of course a number of other patriotic films out there for other countries and nations, but although these particular films are aimed at America, they're both worthwhile enough to watch for any patriotic fan.