Favorite Motivational Movies

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What is your favorite motivational or inspirational movie?

Have you been inspired by a movie to examine your life and make changes? Has a movie motivated you to try something you've never done before or look at the world through changed eyes?

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This is a companion lens to Favorite Motivational Books.



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Favorite Motivational Movies

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Pay It Forward

Pay It Forward

5 points

The Secret (Extended Edition)

The Secret (Extended Edition)

The new "extended edition" of this ground-breaking more...5 points

Rocky

Rocky

4 points

Braveheart

Braveheart

4 points

15

Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)

Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)

Winner of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture more...2 points

19

Pay It Forward

Pay It Forward

How much impact can one heartfelt idea have? a jun more...2 points

21

Hoosiers

Hoosiers

1 point

22

October Sky

October Sky

1 point

24

Independence Day (Single Disc Widescreen Edition)

Independence Day (Single Disc Widescreen Edition)

On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are more...1 point

26

Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde

1 point

29

Million Dollar Baby (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition)

Million Dollar Baby (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition)

"I DON'T TRAIN GIRLS" trainer Frankie Du more...1 point

30

Men of Honor

Men of Honor

Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert De Niro deliver powerh more...1 point

32

The Family Man

The Family Man

1 point

33

Glory

Glory

1 point

34

The Legend of Bagger Vance

The Legend of Bagger Vance

LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE - DVD Movie1 point

35

Soul Surfer (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)

Soul Surfer (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)

Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer more...1 point

36

Flashdance

Flashdance

0 points

37

Brian's Song

Brian's Song

0 points

39

Gone with the Wind (Two-Disc Edition)

Gone with the Wind (Two-Disc Edition)

Hot-tempered self-centered part-Irish Southern bea more...0 points

40

Mindwalk

Mindwalk

0 points

42

Apocalypse Now

Apocalypse Now

0 points

43

Jack

Jack

0 points

45

Vision Quest

Vision Quest

0 points

47

Before Sunset

Before Sunset

0 points

50

Dead Poets Society

Dead Poets Society

The film that all teachers should see.0 points

51

Field of Dreams (Widescreen Two-Disc Anniversary Edition)

Field of Dreams (Widescreen Two-Disc Anniversary Edition)

The film for all dreamers - and, of course, baseba more...0 points

52

Horatio Hornblower Collector's Edition

Horatio Hornblower Collector's Edition

From midshipman to commander, experience the thril more...0 points

53

3 Idiots

3 Idiots

Two friends embark on a quest for a lost buddy. On more...0 points

54

The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self, an Interactive Movie Experience

The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self, an Interactive Movie Experience

The Shadow Effect DVD set is an interactive movie more...0 points

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  • glowchick May 2, 2012 @ 4:33 pm | delete
    Great list of movies, there are several of them I love to watch :)
  • lollyj Apr 7, 2012 @ 10:25 am | delete
    Pay it Forward is my fave, but you listed many excellent motivational movies here.
  • davespeed Apr 1, 2012 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    You've listed a lot of terrific movies. My favorite on the list is The Shawshank Redemption with Glory being a close second.
  • siobhanryan Mar 15, 2012 @ 8:25 pm | delete
    Lovely lens. Pay it Forward is the best for me.
  • Scriber1 Mar 12, 2012 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    I love the movies you've listed here. I didn't vote on the poll because I'm both an avid reader AND a film buff :-). Uplifting lens, it made me smile - thanks!
  • Accordingtopamela Mar 8, 2012 @ 10:11 am | delete
    I added one of my favorite movies the Shadow Effect by Debbie Ford. She is one of my favorite writers.
  • Accordingtopamela Mar 8, 2012 @ 10:11 am | delete
    I added one of my favorite movies the Shadow Effect by Debbie Ford. She is one of my favorite writers.
  • Accordingtopamela Mar 8, 2012 @ 10:11 am | delete
    I added one of my favorite movies the Shadow Effect by Debbie Ford. She is one of my favorite writers.
  • Accordingtopamela Mar 8, 2012 @ 10:11 am | delete
    I added one of my favorite movies the Shadow Effect by Debbie Ford. She is one of my favorite writers.
  • bestcollegeart Jan 30, 2012 @ 1:41 am | delete
    I haven't seen all but few of them are really wonderful movie. Thanks for listing the best of movies. I will definitely watch all.
  • daria369 Oct 5, 2011 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    I can never pick only one, like quite a few of them from your list and others, not listed.
  • garyr_h Mar 26, 2011 @ 11:38 pm | delete
    Ah wow. A ton of great movies listed. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a great Jimmy Stewart film and definitely a top motivational movie.
  • m2paper Jul 31, 2010 @ 8:57 am | delete
    Top Motivational Movies
    This list of inspirational movies includes a variety of different story lines. Hope you enjoy them.

    1. PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS- A rages to riches story about a man who goes for his dreams and wont let his circumstances get in the way

    2. REMEMBER THE TITANS- during the 70s the black and white school is closed and they are sent to an integrated school. Through all the racial tension a black coach is chosen to head the newly segregated football team

    3. FOREST GUMP- The story of a man with a low IQ who rose above his challenges, and proved that determination, courage, and love are more important than intellectual ability

    4. THE COLOR PURPLE-Its based on the life and trials and tribulations of an African American woman in the early 1900's

    5. RUDY: About a huge football fan who always wanted to play for the Notre Dame Football team. He is told he is too small for the game but he perseveres on
  • aesta1 Apr 22, 2010 @ 10:57 pm | delete
    I am a fan of motivational movies. I have taken from your list some I have not seen and will look for these. Thanks.
  • kab Apr 21, 2009 @ 9:33 am | delete
    The Giant Squid Greeters are kicking off a fun team challenge. You are hereby formally invited to join my team: Kab's Fab Squid Squad. I think you'd be a great addition to the Squid Squad.
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