Lucky for you, we have just the solution: an Independence Day marathon of all the best movies and shows to help you celebrate the Stars and Stripes. That’s right — we’ve taken the liberty of listing out 10 films and series on Netflix that we have deemed essential viewing for this Fourth of July.

Celebrate the 4th of July with our Netflix picks for the fun-filled, patriotic holiday, starring A-listers like Tom Cruise and Will Ferrell

Once you're off the grill, you can chill with these five movies on Netflix to celebrate Independence Day. Science fiction may be involved, but not the way you're thinking. Let's clarify a few things at the start.