List of Inspirational or Motivational Must See Movies to Uplift Your Spirits

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On my last post I talked about The Difference between Inspiration and Motivation. I talked about it because I was confused on what to title this post. Would I title this as the List of Inspirational movies? or The List of motivational movies? I found my answer. If you want to know just read  The Difference between Inspiration and Motivation: Motivation Versus Inspiration.

Lacking drive in everyday life? Want some Inspiration or Motivation? Getting tired of not being able to take action? Here is my List of Inspirational or Motivational Must See Movies to Uplift Your Spirits. This list may help you find your inspiration or motivation. Harness any good thing that you can get from it.

Miracle, was based on the Miracle on Ice event. Miracle on Ice was the winning of the US ice hockey team over the Soviet team, which was considered the best hockey team in the world at that time.

A team made up of amateur and collegiate players led by coach Herb Brooks; Empowerment and right focus was their key to winning.

“Eleven seconds, you’ve got ten seconds, the countdown going on right now! Morrow, up to Silk. Five seconds left in the game. Do you believe in miracles?…YES!” – Sportscaster Al Michaels while broadcasting the last seconds of the game. 

The Bucket list, Starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. They portray the characters of two terminally ill men set out to conquer their longing dreams and adventures.

Turns out it was not just dreams and adventures that they had conquered but also, they had conquered boundaries towards themselves and towards others.

‘Have you found joy in your life?’ ‘Has your life brought joy to others?’

Awakenings, starring Robert De Niro and Robin Williams is a story that is based on the story of British neurologist Oliver Sacks who in 1969, discovers beneficial effects of the then-new drug L-Dopa. He administered it to catatonic patients who survived the 1917-1928 epidemic of encephalitis lethargica.

The patients were awakened after decades of catatonic state and have to deal with a new life in a new time, even if it is just for a short moment.

“What we do know is that, as the chemical window closed, another awakening took place; that the human spirit is more powerful than any drug – and THAT is what needs to be nourished: with work, play, friendship, family. THESE are the things that matter. This is what we’d forgotten – the simplest things.” – Dr. Malcom Sawyer

Extraordinary Measures, is also a film that is based on the true story of John and Aileen Crowley, whose children have Pompe’s disease.

It is a story of love and hatred towards losing someone you love. A story  about making miracles happen, instead of hoping for one.

Brendan Fraser plays John Crowley who together with a scientist Robert Stonehill form a biotechnology company to develop a drug to save the lives of their children, who have a life-threatening disease.

The Pursuit of Happyness, a story that is based on the true story of Chris Gardner. A man who stood up to every obstacle and problem for his son.

Chris Gardner is now a successful stockbroker but not always like that. He was homeless, he was left, he was an on and off salesman struggling to make a living.

His never ending drive, pushed him towards success and happyness.

“If you want somethin’, go get it. Period.” – Chris Gardner

Remember the Titans a film that is based on the true story of African American coach Herman Boone, as he tries to integrate a racially divided team at the T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia.

The African American and Caucasian athletes of the football team frequently clash in racially motivated conflicts at their football camp but it was not long before they can understand one another and have a relationship of brothers.

Titans go through the season undefeated while battling racial prejudice. A look on how understanding could lead to what we could always dream of.

Yes Man – Tired of all the negativity in the world especially the ones surrounding you? Yes Man is for you.

Say yes to life. Say yes to adventure. Say yes to fun and excitement.

Yes Man was based on accounts by Danny Wallace upon a year of the author’s life, in which he chose to say “Yes” to any offers that came his way.

“I know our music isn’t that mainstream — I love doing it. It’s like my photography. I know there isn’t that much demand for blurry photographs taken while running — but … you know, who cares? The world’s a playground! You know that when you are a kid, but somewhere along the way everyone forgets it.” – Allison

Life as a House, When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.

What begins as a way for George to redeem his own dreams turns into something much bigger…

George has hit rock bottom and there’s nowhere to go. His neighbors despise his sagging, dilapidated shack. His teen-aged son would rather stare into space than raise a finger to help him. His ex-wife, who once shared his dream, is now emotionally distant from him. Local city officials want to sabotage his plans. It seems there is no one left with any faith in him. But George is determined to build this house–even if it means refurbishing his entire life.

As Good As It Gets, –  A single mother/waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship.

The trials and tribulations of a compulsive writer, Melvin Udall. After his homosexual neighbor is brutally beaten, he is entrusted to the care of the neighbor’s dog, with a difficult relationship with a waitress to add on top of that. What develops is a weekend trip/triangle between these three individuals, and together they learn the true meaning of “the sunny side of life”.

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Gandhi, His Triumph Changed The World Forever.

The movie is a Biography of Mahatma Gandhi, the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against the British through his philosophy of non-violent protest or the satyagraha.

The life of the legendary man from India  who gave up work as an attorney to defy British rule throughout the first half of the 20th Century before falling to an assassin’s bullet in 1948. Long, opulent, breath-taking and completely memorable take on one of the most important historical figures the world has ever known.

“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Invincible – Everyone thinks your a goner. Everyone thinks you won’t achieve anything, Everyone keeps putting you down. Prove them wrong!

Invincible is based upon the  true story of Vince Papale, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976-78.

A down-on-his-luck teacher and part-time bartender lives every fan’s fantasy of moving from the stands to the field when he makes it onto his hometown’s professional football team during an open tryout.

Magnifico Set in an impoverished town, a couple begin to lose hope and courage when faced with life’s adversities – a daughter who suffers from cerebral palsy, a son who loses his scholarship, and a young boy named Magnifico or Pikoy, who is not so good in school.

But Pikoy is gifted with a good heart and a large spirit that allows him to give joy to hopeless people in their community and magically transforms their lives for the better.

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Pay it Forward is a multi-level marketing scheme of the heart.

It is how one simple social studies assignment can change how someone view the world.

Assignment: think of something to change the world and put it into action.

The expression “pay it forward” is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead.

What do you do to change the world?

“The Blind Side” depicts the story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.

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p.s. Check out Daily Inspirational Stories for a collection of inspirational or motivational stories, quotes, poems, videos, sayings that could inspire you in everyday life.

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