Top 10 Friday... Films for the 4th of July

Putting together a good Top 10 list for holiday-friendly movies is no easy task, unless we're talking about Christmas or Halloween, in which case there are plenty to choose from. You want a good mix of light and heavy fare. Here we've tried to cobble together a diverse group of flicks you could watch on Independence Day to get that good ol' patriotic vibe.

First things first, here's one final batch of patriotic collectibles.

U.S. Agent bust, Bowen Designs (2001)

U.S. Agent bust by Bowen Designs

This early Bowen Designs release was limited to 5,000 pieces. You can track one down on the secondary market for about $40-$50.

Uncle Sam #1, DC/Vertigo (1997)

Uncle Sam #1 by DC/Vertigo

The art from the incomparable Alex Ross alone makes this cool Vertigo release from the late '90s worth picking up. Find it online or at your local shop for under $10.

Apollo Creed Pop! Vinyl, Funko (2012)

Apollo Creed Pop! Vinyl by Funko

This retired (vaulted) Pop! Vinyl from Funko isn't easy to find and can go for upwards of $80.

OK readers, on to our

Top 10 Films for the 4th of July

10. Patriot Games (1992)

Patriot Games

Thriller based on the Tom Clancy novel stars Harrison Ford, Anne Archer and Sean Bean. Directed by Phillip Noyce.

9. Forrest Gump (1994)

Forrest Gump

Feel-good Oscar winner stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Gary Sinise. Directed by Robert Zemeckis.

8. Glory (1989)

Glory

Civil War drama stars Denzel Washington, Matthew Broderick and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Edward Zwick.

7. Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Saving Private Ryan

Powerful World War II film stars Tom Hanks, Matt Damon and Edward Burns. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

6. The Patriot (2000)

The Patriot

Revolutionary War drama stars Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger and Jason Isaacs. Directed by Roland Emmerich.

5. Independence Day (1996)

Independence Day

Sci-if actioner stars Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman. Directed by Roland Emmerich.

4. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Captain America: The First Avenger

Superhero adventure stars Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving and Hayley Atwell. Directed by Joe Johnston.

3. Born of the Fourth of July (1989)

Born on the Fourth of July

Biographical drama stars Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry and Carolina Kava. Directed by Oliver Stone.

2. Rocky IV (1985)

Rocky IV

Boxing drama stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire and Dolph Lundgren. Directed by Sylvester Stallone.

1. Miracle (2004)

Miracle

Olympic charmer stars Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson and Nathan West. Directed by Gavin O'Connor.

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. Let us know your favorite 4th films in the Comments section below. See you all Monday for more from the CollecTwins!