Get motivated with a few feel-good movies
Feeling down, apathetic or stuck in rut?
What makes a film inspirational?
Viewers get to enjoy the beauty of rural Iowa and Wisconsin.
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David Lynch’s brilliant directing makes Straight’s pilgrimage feel just as inspiring today as it was back then.
The movie leaves out many details about Nash’s life.
Read the book by Sylvia Nasar for a more complete biography.
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A Beautiful Mindtells the story of Nobel Prize winning mathematician John Nash and his struggle with schizophrenia.
Rain Man doesn’t reflect most patients' experiences with autism, but the story is touching nonetheless.
Rain Manis a humorous yet heartfelt story about two estranged siblings.
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Eventually, he evolves into a caretaker role and the brothers develop mutual respect for one another.
Viewers may be put off by the protagonist’s self-centered attitude.
Then again, the story is about placing your needs before others.
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The director did an excellent job of capturing the beauty of South Africa.
The story is more about the main character’s escape from authorities rather than the politics of the country.
Cry Freedomholds an interesting place in history as a movie about South Africa’s Apartheid regime before Apartheid ended.
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After becoming a police target himself, Woods must flee for his life.
If you’re not a fan of courtroom dramas, then 12 Angry Men might put you to sleep.
This study of the American judicial process is just as relevant today as it was in 1957.
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During their deliberations, prejudices and personal issues threaten to undermine justice, but the truth ultimately prevails.
The suit resulted in a $333 million settlement, the largest in American history.
Even though it’s based on a true story, Remember the Titans follows many sports movie cliches.
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In retrospect, the relationship between Rocky and Adrian is sometimes more awkward than charming.
Sylvester Stallone portrays a small-time boxer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime to battle the world heavyweight champion.
If it came out in 2018, the story might end much differently.
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Nonetheless, the main character’s decision at the film’s climax will have you pumping your fist.
The film slightly embellishes Escalante’s legacy.
The writing and acting is a bit hokey.
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Stand and Deliverconveys the somewhat true story of Jaime Escalante, a math teacher who introduced an A.P.
calculus program at an underperforming L.A. school.
Despite opposition from both students and faculty, Escalante succeeds in pushing his pupils to succeed.
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The story takes a dark turn that may be triggering for some viewers, but everything turns out O.K.
InStill Alice, Julianne Moore plays a linguistics professor struggling with early-onset dementia.
As she slowly loses her ability to think and speak, her husband and children must become her caretakers.
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The Brave Little Toasterputs a strange twist on a common formula.
If you enjoy this animated film, check out the sequel,The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars.
The movie has a lot of profanity and some nudity, so its not appropriate for all ages.
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This quirky story about a man born with limited mental faculties proves that heart often matters more than brains.
Along the way, she’s helped by her ancestors and some talking animal friends.
Nelson Mandela led a revolutionary movement while imprisoned for two decades.
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After his release, he ran for President and oversaw the reconciliation of South Africa.
This is the life story of an extraordinary man who championed democracy and peace over vengeance.
Some viewers may take issue with Tom Hanks getting top billing in a film about women’s baseball.
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A League of Their Ownis a sports comedy based on the true story of the All-American Girls Baseball League.
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