There comes a period in your life when you are depressed and consider giving up on your dream/passion, whether you are a student, intern, employee, or even a business founder. It is not a calamity; rather, it demonstrates that you are a regular human being. What is important is that you do not let these negative ideas govern your activities. You need to encourage yourself, and what better way than a movie marathon? We have produced a selection of 7 motivating movies for such occasions:
- The Pursuit of Happiness: Based on Chris Gardner’s true life, this Will Smith film is one of the most touching and encouraging films of all time. The challenges of the father-son combo, as well as the subsequent dialogues, are sure to move you. His determination to pursue his passion, even under the most difficult of circumstances, will inspire you to do the same.
- Rocky: Sylvester Stallone penned this classic, and his performance transformed Rocky Balboa into an iconic figure. This ultimate underdog boxing story will encourage you to fight even when everyone else believes you can’t. Rocky’s competitive drive throughout his trials makes this film a tremendous source of motivation.
- The Shawshank Redemption: This melancholy film has topped the IMDb Top 250 list for years and is undoubtedly the greatest adaptation of a Stephen King book. This inspirational and emotionally moving story of hope and resilience will undoubtedly inspire you even in the darkest of circumstances. Aside from Tim Robin’s performance, Morgan Freeman’s poignant narration makes it a must-see for everyone.
- Kung Fu Panda: No, it is not just for youngsters. This animated martial arts film is centred on the life of Po, an obese Panda, and how he overcomes all difficulties to achieve his ambition of becoming a Kung-Fu master. Grandmaster Oogway’s motivational comments and Po’s pure tenacity will inspire you to pursue your own ambition.
- October Sky: This fact-based drama about a mining town adolescent who fought all obstacles to pursue his ambition of creating a small-scale rocket is both convincing and intriguing. Based on the true story of Homer Hickam Jr., who grew up to become a NASA scientist, this film is unapologetically motivating for everyone who believes in their own abilities.
- Dead Poets Society: Robin Williams immortalised the role of the English instructor (Aye, Aye, Captain!) who tries to encourage his pupils to question traditional and social boundaries and seize the day, largely via the lens of poetry. This beautiful narrative, set in a wealthy high school, is sure to stoke your creative fires and inspire you to establish your own voice.
- Soul Surfer: Based on the true tale of Bethany Hamilton, a young surfer who lost an arm to a shark attack, this is a narrative of victory over hardship. Most people would never consider going back on a surfboard, but Bethany never gave up on her ambition. This film serves as a reminder to all of us that no matter what hurdles we face, we can achieve everything we put our minds to.
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