When we’re talking about inspirational movies for students, you might get a vision of endless party scenes, such as the ones in Project X. Maybe you thought of those movies about fraternities making puns and hating on each other.
No.
We’re talking about truly inspirational movies, which will make you reconsider how you view life.
As a student, you’re dealing with too many responsibilities. People expect a lot from you, and you’re not sure you can handle that pressure. Relaxation is what you’re mostly after in a movie. But how about some inspiration?
We’ll list 10 inspirational movies that all college students should watch.
1. Moneyball
In a world driven by money, the best team is the one with the best financial background. The Oakland Athletics baseball team proves the world wrong. The players were driven by heart and passion into the game, and they became the real heroes for the audience.
This has to be one of the best films based on non-fiction.
Why does it matter for students? When you can’t make ends meet and you think how life would be easier with a lot of money, watch this movie. The point of life is not about money. It’s about finding your passion.
2. The Great Debaters
In 1935, Professor Melvin B. Tolson inspired the students at Wiley College Texas to challenge Harvard in the national debate championship. And you know what? They were successful. This movie teaches you to see your great potential regardless of the “prestige” of the school where you study.
3. Dead Poets Society
This movie is heartbreaking, but beautifully motivating at the same time.
It’s the perfect movie to watch when you’re stuck with an essay and you’re considering getting essay help online. It criticizes the traditional educational system, which puts students into a mold. It teaches you to be bold and passionate when pursuing your educational goals.
4. Good Will Hunting
It’s about a math genius who works as a janitor at MIT. But it’s not just about a poor man reaching for success. It’s about struggle, growth, and self-realization. It’s about all those emotions you experience as a student. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck capture them perfectly in this movie. Plus, there’s another dose of Robin Williams brilliance in it.
5. Freedom Writers
You’re already at college. Do you know how lucky you are for that? If you’re not aware of the advantages you have in life, watch this movie. Hilary Swank plays the role of a teacher who’s trying to inspire her students to pursue higher education. For them, it’s not that easy.
6. The Internship
Of course we’ll throw some comedy into the mix. This is about two salesmen getting an internship at Google. They have to compete with younger, but way more accomplished candidates for employment. This movie teaches you that success is not about being book-smart.
7. The Breakfast Club
At college, you meet people with different backgrounds and all kinds of interest. You gravitate towards the ones similar to you, but you should never limit your connections that way.
This is a movie about five very different students ending up in detention together. It teaches you about appreciating differences and forming deep bonds by understanding others.
8. The Pursuit of Happyness
Money can support you on the way to success. But if you don’t have enough of them, does that mean you’re destined to failure? No. It only means you’ll need to try a bit harder.
In The Pursuit of Happiness, Will Smith’s character starts as a homeless salesman and becomes a powerful brokerage house owner through hard work and a strong character.
9. The Social Network
The story of Mark Zuckerberg is deeper than most people assume. The Social Network shows how he brought Facebook to life. This simple idea sparked a project that literally changed the world. Zuckerberg didn’t do it overnight. Without his strength of character, would he be where he is today?
It’s something to think about when you start thinking that college is too hard.
10. Forrest Gump
This is the student movie to watch when you feel like you’re not smart enough to follow all those classes, understand all those concepts, and write all those papers. Plus, it’s a classic that you shouldn’t skip.
Tom Hanks plays the role of Forrest, a not-so-smart man who achieves the most incredible goals. It teaches the lesson that if you’re determined enough, there’s no goal that you cannot achieve.
Did You Make a List?
This list surely inspired a movie night with your friends, right? Choose the first movie to watch, invite a few friends over, and get the popcorn ready. Any of these movies will trigger a thinking process and will inspire a discussion.
Watch all these movies and think about the lessons they teach.
No one has it easy in life. You’re struggling and I understand that. But you’re also lucky to be where you are today, so you should appreciate the things you have. College is a great starting point for a successful future. These movies remind you of that.
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