Top 20 Motivational Movies You Need To Watch

We'd follow these movies into battle any day of the week! For this list, we’ll be looking at the most inspiring and encouraging films in cinema history! Our countdown includes “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”, "Selma", "Rocky", “Dead Poets Society”, and more! What movie has motivated you? Let us know in the comments!

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[WatchMojo]

What movie has motivated you? Let us know in the comments!

[TheRomanticDarkness]

The Rocky series changed the entire trajectory of my life at the age of 13.

I was a sickly asthmatic kid, and after watching them, I went on to lift weights, do mad cardio, and do some amateur boxing.

I've left boxing behind, but at the age of 43, I still have a great physique and incredible fitness because Sylvester Stallone inspired me (and still does).

[staying_unique]

*Not an attempt to disrespect the efforts of the video maker, only for easy access*
20. Gridiron Gang
19. To Kill a Mockingbird
18. Stand and Deliver
17. 12 Angry Men
16. Amelie
15. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
14. 8 Mile
13. Whiplash
12. A Beautiful Mind
11. Selma
10. Freedom Writers
09. Hidden Figures
08. October Sky
07. Remember the Titans
06. Forrest Gump
05. It’s a Wonderful Life
04. Dead Poets Society
03. Rocky
02. The Pursuit of Happyness
01. The Shawshank Redemption.

[ARIXANDRE]

Growing up being bullied, I loved The Mighty Ducks and Karate Kid. Seeing the underdogs beating the odds is always a motivational lesson.

[Hogan]

Rest In Peace Robin Williams. O Captain my Captain!

[edkeaton]

"Rocky" has always been the extreme motivator for a lot of people to presevere and to keep moving forward, no matter what odds or obstacles get in your way. Another great motivational movie is "Cool Runnings". Thanks for the upload.

[SithCelia]

Watching "The Shawshank Redemption" is like being trapped in a dark tunnel for years and then coming out into the brilliant, beautiful light of day. I wouldn't exactly call it a feel-good flick, but it's always good for watching when I need to feel better. "Get busy livin' or get busy dyin' " is great advice to live by.

[henri]

"The pursuit of happiness" is the best Will Smith movie for me

[gregoryannicchiarico]

The making of Rocky makes it an inspiration both on and off the screen.

[Iggystar]

The mere mention of The Shawshank Redemption and I get a lump in my throat.

[jimmyvondoom]

" I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend, and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope. "

[cascoopwickes]

Rocky literally made me the man I am today

[alessandrodamiani]

Excellent choices, although as usual there are some big missing movies such as the following 10 (in chronological order):
- High Noon (1952);
- On the Waterfront (1954);
- In the Heat of the Night (1967);
- Chariots of Fire (1981);
- Glory (1989);
- A League of Their Own (1992);
- Saving Private Ryan (1998);
- Seabiscuit (2003);
- The King's Speech (2010);
- Hacksaw Ridge (2016).

[johnmonti]

I got to say Rudy was one of the best movies

[wolfganghasenmaier]

Me being a 61 yo I broke into tears just watching the short clips. Reminds me of and reawakens my inherent, limitless drive. That is less frequent in Germany where many (not all) people look more at problems than at solutions. Also what makes me a fan of the USA since me being 10 yo. Thank you so much.

[matthewsykes]

To Kill a Mockingbird... I've read the book and it's a must read same for the film. It's one of the greatest ever

[TheWarmachine]

Aladdin: "Genie, you're free."

[JohnRambo-mfxr]

For me, Rocky is the best motivational movie... Ever!

[gergialiv]

I was sitting there the pursuit of happiness it’s one of my favourite films it’s so emotional and will did a great job representing the poor person that experienced this I’m so glad they’re happy now and remember my ex showing me this film and I was hooked straight away

[pepito]

Reading 12 Angry Men and To Kill A Mockingbird in English made 9th grade English class epic