Fact checked by Sarah Scott Watching football has long been a staple of Thanksgiving day for many American families, but it's not always a hit with younger kids. In recent years, many families prefer watching movies to keep busy during the holiday.

Veterans Day is when one honors the military personnel of the United States. While there might be other ways to celebrate the day, watching war movies with your older kids should also be a part of it for them to truly grasp the sacrifice the heroes of the country make to keep us safe.

Veterans Day movies streaming include Steven Spielberg's 'Saving Private Ryan,' Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods' and more.

Veterans Day is a federal holiday that honors the men and women who served. Countless films have been made about their bravery, heroism and sacrifice. Here are seven films to stream on Veterans Day this year: "Saving Private Ryan" Steven Spielberg's ode to World War II veterans won five Oscars including Best Director for Spielberg — his second — while famously missing out on Best Picture to "Shakespeare in Love.

Red Tails,’ ‘The Woman King,’ ‘Glory’ and ‘Da 5 Bloods’ are some of the movies you can check out on Veterans Day.