The best thing about inspirational films is that they help ignite new ideas. Whether you want to study abroad, have your start-up one day, or get fit, it is important that you remain motivated. This is where an empowering flick can come in handy. The following best empowering movies of all time will push you to achieve more in life.
15. Southpaw (2015)
After losing his family, Billy Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal), a boxer, falls into depression. He strives to claim his life following the tragedy.
Although you might have watched other boxing films and think that you have an idea about what to expect, it is the type of movie that will unleash your inner dragon. You will get back on your feet and stand up once again with renewed hope.
14. The Greatest Showman (2017)
If you looking for the inspiration to face someone who criticizes you for being yourself, The Greatest Showman is an empowering movie that you need to watch. This is the year that you declare who you are to the world and stop caring about what others think.
Anyone who watches the film will feel fearless and gain control over their thoughts. Watch PT Barnum channel his innovative ideas and imagination to become a worldwide sensation. His real-life story is one that you need to be a part of. Besides, you simply cannot go wrong with a cast like Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya.
13. Bird Box (2018)
Bird Box is a movie that you might have read about but not watched. When the world population starts to decimate due to a mysterious force, survivors must avoid making eye contact at all costs. Otherwise, they would die. The entity that kills people takes the form of some of their worst fears.
In search of hope, a woman along with her kids embark on a tough journey of survival. The movie speaks on multiple levels as it teaches us to shut out negative noise, walk with faith, and trust our gut. Hence, it is a must-watch empowering film.
12. The 15:17 to Paris (2018)
Based on a true story about three American passengers in Paris, The 15:17 to Paris is worth watching. It revolves around real-life heroism. Watch American passengers stop a terrorist while on a train in Paris. There is plenty of action to motivate you to get up and fight for your dreams no matter the cost.
Make sure to watch this inspirational film, especially if you have seen Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler in the latest season of The Amazing Race.
11. I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore (2017)
Have you lost faith in humanity? Then, you need to watch I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore as it will empower you and change your perspective. When you watch the movie, you will no longer see people around you the same way.
A terrified nursing agent allies with her neighbor to track down the robbers who burglarized her. As they set out on their trip, they end up getting caught by a group of criminals who are even more dangerous than the robbers.
10. The Intouchables (2011)
After a paragliding incident, a Parisian aristocrat becomes paralyzed and hires a young man to take care of him. This leads to the two developing a close relationship and challenging each other to improve their lives.
Even though the plot might seem familiar, the film has a lot to offer. Driss is a street-smart immigrant who learns from the French nobleman.
9. A Good Year (2006)
Sometimes, you just need to understand the difference a change in scenery can make in your life. Max Skinner is a London-based investment banker who inherits a vineyard and chateau in Provence from his Uncle Henry. As he sets on an adventure to France to sell the property for good money, he is inspired by the different environment.
The film will broaden your horizons and make you understand how you can bring about change in your life.
8. Little Women (2019)
Directed by Greta Gerwig, Little Women stars Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet. It tells the tale of the March sisters who reach womanhood and go through all types of ups and downs while having to make important decisions that impact their lives.
Considered a feminist film, anyone who watches it would feel empowered. The modern take on the book by the same name allows people of today to experience the sheer vibrancy of the film.
7. Moana (2016)
Moana is a brave heroine. This hilarious adventure film has an amazing soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda and even has a character voiced by Nicole Scherzinger.
Take part in the journey of the daughter of Chief Tui as she travels to return to the heart of Te Fitti after the fish and plants on the island start dying. Moana is not just a kid’s movie. It is an empowering film for all ages.
6. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, and Zoe Kravitz, Mad Max: Fury Road is a post-apocalyptic action film that will empower you beyond words. It takes you on a testosterone-fueled adventure unlike any other but also offers feminist pop culture moments.
Catch Charlize Theron, a lieutenant who puts her life at risk in hopes of saving women who abusive men have enslaved.
5. Legally Blonde (2001)
Elle Woods is a typical blonde? Or is she? Failing to keep her boyfriend interested, she works hard to get into Harvard to prove to him that she also has some brains.
To her surprise, she ends up enjoying law school and doing well.
4. Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
Set in the 150s in an all-women’s private school, a non-conformist teacher pushes her students to take on their dreams head-on and question the roles assigned to women.
3. Good Will Hunting (1997)
Good Will Hunting is about a mathematics genius who solves difficult mathematical problems. However, things take a turn when he has to seek help from a psychiatrist due to an emotional crisis.
2. Pitch Perfect (2012)
Sometimes, you just need to feel good to feel empowered. This is where Pitch Perfect works its magic. It is about an all-girls acapella group in college that wishes to take on a male acapella group.
There is plenty of comedy to keep you glued throughout the film.
1. Unbroken (2014)
Life is not as hard as we make it out to be. Louis Zamperini is caged up as a prisoner by the Japanese during the Second World War.
The patience of the US Olympic track record holder is something that we can all learn from.
Honorable Mentions
- Race (2016)
- Dunkirk (2017)
- Venom (2018)
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