# Readers Pick the Definitive Films That Capture America

- Published: 2026-07-04T09:01:04Z
- Updated: 2026-07-05T16:52:34Z
- Section: Politics
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/movies/readers-choose-films-that-capture-america.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Politics
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Though “Idiocracy” and “The Godfather” topped their list, the sheer range of suggestions shows how there are many ways to understand the country.

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