

1776
Directed by Peter H. HuntColonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.
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- DANNYZUKO78July 4, 2025I WATCH IT EVERY YEAR. PS I'M NOT AMERICAN.
- Charles LondonFebruary 25, 2025The music is not particularly memorable but the story most definitely is. The birth of our nation is keenly dramatized with sharp dialog, intermittent humor, and of course the occasional song. Looking for a movie to watch on the 4th of July? Here it is.
1776 Trivia
1776 was released on November 17, 1972.
1776 was directed by Peter H. Hunt.
1776 has a runtime of 2 hr 21 min.
1776 was produced by Jack L. Warner.
The key characters in 1776 are John Adams (William Daniels), Dr. Benjamin Franklin (Howard Da Silva), Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard).
1776 is rated G.
1776 is a Drama, Musical, Family film.
1776 has an audience rating of 8.4 out of 10.



















