Most Inspirational Movies

Directed by Steve McQueen, this powerful historical drama follows the harrowing journey of Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War…

In this 2010 remake directed by Harald Zwart, a young boy named Dre Parker, played by Jaden Smith, moves from Detroit to Beijing with his mother. Struggling to fit in,…

In this heartwarming animated adventure, an elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen embarks on a journey to fulfill a lifelong dream by tying thousands of balloons to his house and flying…

This 2001 film, directed by Ron Howard, follows the life of John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, portrayed by Russell Crowe. The narrative delves into Nash’s groundbreaking work in…

Set in the grandeur of ancient Rome, this epic historical drama follows the journey of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a once-powerful general who is betrayed and reduced to slavery. As a…

In this compelling drama directed by Steven Soderbergh, Julia Roberts delivers a powerful performance as a determined legal assistant who uncovers a major environmental scandal. The film follows her journey…

This 1997 drama, directed by Gus Van Sant, follows the story of a young janitor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who possesses an extraordinary gift for mathematics. As he…

Set in the late 13th century, this epic historical drama follows the life of William Wallace, a Scottish warrior who leads his countrymen in a rebellion against English rule. The…

In this 1994 film directed by Frank Darabont, the story follows Andy Dufresne, a banker sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the murder of his wife and her…

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, this 1994 film stars Tom Hanks in a career-defining role as a man with a low IQ who unwittingly influences several historical events in the 20th…

This inspiring sports drama, directed by David Anspaugh, follows the true story of a young man with dreams of playing college football for the University of Notre Dame despite significant…

Set in the conservative and prestigious Welton Academy in the late 1950s, this film follows a group of students whose lives are transformed by their new English teacher, John Keating,…

In this 1989 film, a humble Iowa farmer, played by Kevin Costner, begins to hear a mysterious voice urging him to build a baseball diamond in his cornfield. As he…

In this 1988 film directed by Barry Levinson, a self-centered car dealer, played by Tom Cruise, discovers that his estranged brother, portrayed by Dustin Hoffman, is an autistic savant with…

Directed by Rob Reiner, this coming-of-age film follows four young boys in the 1950s as they embark on a journey to find the body of a missing boy. The story,…

In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance…

In this heartwarming tale directed by Steven Spielberg, a young boy named Elliott discovers and befriends a gentle alien stranded on Earth. As Elliott and his siblings work to help…

Set against the backdrop of the 1924 Paris Olympics, this film follows the inspiring journeys of two British athletes, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, as they navigate personal and religious…

In this 1975 classic directed by Miloš Forman, the story unfolds within the confines of a mental institution, where a rebellious inmate, played by Jack Nicholson, challenges the oppressive rules…

A tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music…

Set in the racially charged atmosphere of 1930s Alabama, this film follows the story of a young girl named Scout Finch and her brother Jem as they navigate the complexities…

In this gripping courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet, a jury of twelve men is tasked with determining the fate of a young defendant accused of murder. As the deliberations…

The spoiled daughter of a well-to-do plantation owner is forced to use every means at her disposal to claw her way out of poverty, following Maj. Gen. William Sherman’s destructive…

Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick…