Best Inspirational Movies For College Students 

Movies are not just made for entertaining but can also help motivate and inspire a lot of people. Many schools have used movies as a teaching tool to help encourage students to do better in class. Since almost everyone loves watching movies, it is an excellent medium to help students feel excited about learning.

If you are feeling down, then you might want to check out these movies to help boost you up.

Lean On Me (1989)

This movie is based on a true story about Joe Louis Clark. He was an unorthodox teacher who returned to a school from which he was fired as a principal. Upon his return, he saw how the once perfect school becomes a place of disaster. He was considered crazy by some, but the movie will show that sometimes you have to think outside the box to get to your goal.

Morgan Freeman played Joe Clark in the film and did an excellent job in doing it. Also, if you have heard Morgan Freeman’s voice, he could simply say “Go get up” and make it sound motivational.

21 (2008)

If you think you can’t apply what you learn in school in real life, this movie will change your mind. It was inspired by a true story of an MIT Blackjack Team from the best-selling book by Ben Mezrich.

The movie is about a math genius student who got noticed by a professor who offered a deal with him. Though what they did in the film is something that you should not try to imitate as there are legal implications. This movie would show you how far being good at numbers could get you. It might even help you finally love math.

Forrest Gump (1994)

Intelligence is not always the key to success. Just because you can’t easily catch up with class does not mean you are a failure. It tells a story about a man with a below-average IQ but, even so, was able to accomplish feats many think are impossible. It shows that determination helps you drive forward and keeps you motivated to achieve your goal. 

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Starring a star-studded cast of Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Stellan Skarsgard, this movie tells you a story about a young man who has a gift for performing chemistry and math equations but has no idea about it. The film will inspire you to find what you are good at and use it to your advantage.

Paper Chase (1973)

It is a story about a hardworking and studious student who has troubles during his first year at Harvard. The movie shows that even the best and the brightest have difficulties studying as well. What matters is how you are going to face these challenges and continue moving forward towards your dream.

42 (2013)

The movie is a sports drama about the life of an American Baseball icon Jackie Robinson. Robinson is the first colored player to be in the Major League games in the modern-day era. It depicts how racism affects a person and shows you the challenges these people have to overcome to achieve their goals. It also teaches you how perseverance can defy all odds against you.

Rush (2013)

If you are a racing fan, then this movie should be on your list. It is a story about two F1 legends-James Hunt and Nikki Lauda. It depicts how tense their rivalry on the track is and shows you how a friendly competition brings the best out of you. It will also show you that anything is possible as long as you are determined and willing to do it.

The Social Network (2010)

If you do not know who Mark Zuckerberg is, then you might be living under a rock. This movie is about the journey of a college Harvard student who dropped out of college to build his own company and become one of the richest men in the world. It tells you that any dream can become a reality as long as you wake up and start acting on it.

The Pursuit Of Happiness (2006)

Any list would not be complete without this inspirational movie. It is based on a true-to-life story about a father and his son and how they struggled in life to a point wherein they have to stay in a public bathroom to get a night’s rest. It shows that whatever difficult situation you are in now, there is always a way to change that.

From being homeless to owning one of the most successful brokerage firms in the US, it does not get any more inspiring than that.

If you feel stressed out and feel like the pressure of school is affecting you, then maybe it’s time to step back and find your rhythm. It is normal to feel down, but what is important is how you can get back up and start working on your dreams again. Use these movies to help motivate yourself.