Movies have the power to change people’s lives and inspire them in ways that books can’t. Some of them make us laugh, some make us cry, and some make us feel empowered. But what if we told you that there are a few movies that could change your life?
There are many life-changing movies out there that can inspire you to do better in your life. These movies are a great way to get inspired and motivated. They can be used for self-reflection, to learn new things, or just for pure entertainment. They have the power to change people’s lives for the better.
The following list contains the top 5 life-changing movies that you should watch at least once in your lifetime.
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The Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film based on the true story of Chris Gardner. The film was directed by Gabriele Muccino and stars Will Smith as Chris Gardner and his son Jaden Smith as young Chris.
The film tells the true story of a salesman from San Francisco who struggled to provide for his family, eventually becoming a successful stockbroker. It also explores the challenges that single parents face, especially those that are trying to make a living in two different places at once.
This movie is a perfect example of the American Dream. The Pursuit of Happiness shows that no matter how difficult life gets, you can always find happiness in it. It also teaches you how to be grateful for what you have instead of focusing on what other people have.
The movie is based on real events, which makes it more inspirational.
Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption Documentary is a movie in which the protagonist, Andy Dufresne, is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover even though he says that he didn’t. It was written and directed by Frank Darabont. The movie stars actors Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, Clancy Brown, William Sadler, Gil Bellows, Mark Rolston.
This movie is based on a book by Stephen King called Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption.
This is a story about hope, survival and freedom. It shows that we can overcome even the harshest of circumstances.
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump is one of the most inspirational movies of all time. It is a story about an unlikely hero who changed the lives of everyone he touched. The movie has won six academy awards and has been ranked as one of the top 100 American films in history.
The film tells the story of Forrest Gump, a simple man with low intelligence but high moral standards. It starts with Forrest’s childhood in Alabama during the Great Depression, when his mother sends him to live with his father who has nothing to do with him. He then moves on to his school days where he meets Jenny Curran, who becomes his lifelong love affair. After that, he joins the army for the Vietnam War and becomes an expert ping-pong player while there. He also meets President John F Kennedy and Lyndon.
Dead Poet’s Society
Dead Poet’s Society is a 1989 American drama film about an English teacher at an elite, progressive, private school who inspires his students despite facing opposition from the rigidly conventional school administration.
The movie is set in 1959 at the fictional Welton Academy, a New England prep school modeled on Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. Mr. Keating (Robin Williams) teaches English and poetry to the students of Welton Academy.
This film was not just inspirational but also beautifully shot and acted.
The Truman Show
The Truman Show, a psychological dramedy directed by Peter Weir, revolves around Truman Burbank (played by Jim Carrey) who is an insurance salesman and also an unsuspecting character of a world TV system that is broadcasted live across the world.
Unbeknownst to him, his hometown of Seahaven Island is a set and he is surrounded by actors. The show’s creator, Christof, controls every aspect of Truman’s life and experiences, including his father’s supposed death, and removing the love of his life from the set so the show can go according to plan.
This movie provides a new, or rather an eye-opening perspective on our media-driven world.
The inspirational messages embedded in these movies may be subtle, or they may be preachy and on-the-nose. These movies may leave you devastated, heartbroken, empowered, or awestruck. But they will surely and most importantly change your perspective on life and everything in it.
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