Best Movies to Inspire College Students

Watching movies is not just a form of entertainment. It is an avenue for stories that trigger our emotions and inspires us to do great in life, inspite and despite the challenges life throws at us. Movies make us think and remind us of the things we can do, it helps us understand why life is worth living for. Inspirational movies motivate us to get up, embrace the world, and make a difference.

Movies envision change and can bring out the best in people, even busy college students. They can point people to become happier, be more open to opportunities, and to live a fulfilling life. Here are some movies perfect for college students seeking inspiration and encouragement.

The Pursuit of Happiness (2006)

Determination is one of the important lessons to be learned by young adults from the movie The Pursuit of Happiness. As the younger generation worries about having a happier social life, better grades, or finding love, the real world has something else in mind. The movie shows us that most of the time, we have to fight for our dreams and oftentimes, life will require us to fight hard. It simply teaches us that when we have a dream, we need to go for it, we need to protect it to make it real.

The Blind Side (2009)

A biographical sports drama that gives a glimpse inside the life of Michael Oher, a former American football player who played for the NFL for eight seasons. His life’s story is beyond inspirational. It also teaches us that there are still a lot of good people out there, ready to give a helping hand, without expecting anything in return. The movie helps us see the importance of family, and how our family can be our driving force to success.

Good Will Hunting (1997)

In this film that stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, it features the former as a 20-year old Math and Chemistry genius, unaware of the potentials that he offers. The movie helps us see that there are times that we see ourselves as less than others, even though we can offer a lot of great things, that can bring a positive change into our lives. The movie can inspire students to see hidden talents that they have, how to nurture it, and how to use it to their advantage.

21 (2008)

Young adults have the tendencies to mix themselves with bad people and bad circumstances. Bad people can abuse us to use our talents in doing bad to others. The movie 21 shows us how our dreams can sometimes lead us to dark places, places that we can avoid, if we show courage and respect to ourselves. Although the movie is mostly set on deception, the ending will make you realize that you can get out of bad situations, with the help of friends and with the willingness to go back to doing good.

The Social Network (2010)

The Social Network’s story is every millennial’s dream- create an online platform that will dominate the world. It was a dream come true for Mark Zuckerberg, the genius behind Facebook. It simply teaches us that believing in our ideas and pushing it through, despite what other people say, or challenges that come in our way, helps you closer to your dreams. The movie also gives light to realities in life – success can sometimes make you choose between friends and holding on to your dreams can sometimes cause you to let go of some people along the way.

The Breakfast Club (1985)

The movie is a classic and may be older than most college students nowadays, but a must inspirational movie to see. It is about five students, of different backgrounds, and how they end up being friends, in the most unexpected way. It is considered as an eternal teen cult movie, a film that teaches us the importance of having a support group, or a circle of friends that will help you realize your dreams and drive you to become better people. It features evergreen inspirational soundtracks that are still loved by the young and young ‘once’ of this generation.

Movies are a great source of visual entertainment that encourages us to live and fully enjoy what life offers us. It teaches us to throw away our worries, and focus on the things that we are passionate about. It teaches us not to fear, but to have the courage to go for our dreams. Movies teach students to empathize and see themselves in other people’s shoes. Watching inspirational movies is a chance to learn things, without having to actually experience it in our own lives.