Top Motivational Movies

There are times when we feel completely demotivated and out of place. We wish for something that would help us recharge our mental batteries. What if a movie could do this for you? Here are some movies which would not only prove to be a mode of full-on entertainment, but at the same time would make you feel all charged up and ready to face the challenges of life.


1. Forrest Gump

This Tom Hanks starrer tells the story of a man with an IQ of 75 and his epic journey through life, meeting historical figures, influencing popular culture and experiencing first-hand historic events while being largely unaware of their significance, due to his lower than average intelligence. A must watch for ones who need a serious dose of confidence.


2. Goal - Dream Begins

Goal is the first of the trilogy that presents the journey of a soccer-crazy teenager from the humble localities of Mexico to the plush life of a European Soccer star. The movie shows how dreaming big can actually help you attain what you want in life, of course provided you are willing to put in the hardwork and dedication.


3. A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 American biographical film about John Forbes Nash, the Economics Nobel Laureate. The story begins in the early years of Nash's life at Princeton University as he develops his "original idea" that will revolutionize the world of mathematics. Early in the movie, Nash begins developing paranoid schizophrenia and endures delusional episodes while painfully watching the loss and burden his condition brings on his wife and friends.


4. October Sky

October Sky is a film based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes. When Sputnik is successfully launched, Homer becomes obsessed with the concept of rocket launching. To the dismay and disgust of the townspeople, as well as Homer's father, he and his friends try to launch a rocket themselves. With the inspiration of a school teacher, they persevere and never lose hope in the dreams.


5. Rudy

Rudy is a 1993 film directed by David Anspaugh. It is an account of the life of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles. It was the first movie the Notre Dame administration allowed to be shot on campus since Knute Rockne, All American in 1940. In 2005 "Rudy" was named one of the best 25 sports movies of the previous 25 years in two polls by ESPN (#24 by a panel of sports experts, and #4 by Espn.com users).


6. Gladiator

In this rousing historical epic, Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) tells Maximus that he'd like him to rule Rome once he's gone, a classic confrontation ensues between the brave and charming soldier--who wants to return home to his wife, son, and farm--and the jealous and conniving Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's only son, who is thirsty for power. Bought as a slave by the profiteering Proximo (Oliver Reed, in his last role), Maximus must kill or be killed in the ring, battling to save not only himself but the future of the very empire that he loves and honors. GLADIATOR is a glorious spectacle filled with heart and soul.


7. The Secret

Not really a movie and not really a documentary, it consists of several interviews with well respected people from around the world and primarily talks about having a success-intended mind. It explains as to why is it that people who constantly find themselves in bad situations, never seem to get out of it.

In case you do believe in the law of attraction, you are bound to feel and think differently on your approach towards love, life, wealth, and success.


8. The Pursuit Of Happyness

This is a classical rags to riches story of how someone with so little manages to stay true to himself and makes it from living on the streets with his son, to being a multi-millionaire. As you watch the movie, at times you are bound to ask yourself "Can life get worse than this?" and as you witness the guy struggle on a day to day basis, you just have to admire his determination, his dreams, and his aspirations. Despite having to work as an unpaid intern with no guarantee of a job thereafter and despite having to compete with the elites from various business schools, Chris Gardner (whose life the movie is based on) never gives up. Chris Gardner's story leaves you thinking that if he can do it, so can I.