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50 FILM RECOMMENDATIONS from MOVIE LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD

Movies saved my life over and over during times of depression, burnout and financial crisis. I was also supported by many friends and contacts on social media…
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“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty inspires me to be brave, to venture out of my comfort zones. One year ago I reluctantly agreed to volunteer for my church. Now I am involved in several ministries and more importantly have made life-changing friendships because of my decision to step out of my comfort zone.” Albert from Santa Barbara, USA Secret Life, The Secret, Film Recommendations, Life Of Walter Mitty, Movie Lover, Save My Life, Life Changing, Santa Barbara, Comfort Zone
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty inspires me to be brave, to venture out of my comfort zones. One year ago I reluctantly agreed to volunteer for my church. Now I am involved in several ministries and more importantly have made life-changing friendships because of my decision to step out of my comfort zone.” Albert from Santa Barbara, USA
“When I’m really not feeling great, I like to watch Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in Overboard. It’s my favorite movie. I’m not kidding.” 84th Academy Awards, February 26, 2012 Reese from California, USA People Around The World, Around The Worlds, Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Overboard, Academy Awards
“When I’m really not feeling great, I like to watch Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in Overboard. It’s my favorite movie. I’m not kidding.” 84th Academy Awards, February 26, 2012 Reese from California, USA
"My film recommendation is Temple Grandin. There is a specific scene in the movie whereby her mother will not give up on her daughter even though she is told otherwise by educators and doctors. Temple’s ultimate success in her life is also a personal triumph for her Mom. As a parent with not so ‘perfect’ kids – I can be inspired by this scene and will tell myself and my wife to be resolved and resilient in believing in our children.” Robert from Toronto, Canada Temple Grandin, Wife To Be, Toronto Canada, I Am Happy
"My film recommendation is Temple Grandin. There is a specific scene in the movie whereby her mother will not give up on her daughter even though she is told otherwise by educators and doctors. Temple’s ultimate success in her life is also a personal triumph for her Mom. As a parent with not so ‘perfect’ kids – I can be inspired by this scene and will tell myself and my wife to be resolved and resilient in believing in our children.” Robert from Toronto, Canada
“Without a doubt my favourite movie is the Oscar winning, Life Is Beautiful. To be able to take a subject as dark as the Holocaust and make me laugh caught me off guard and taught me a valuable lesson… to find humour in life's challenging moments as a way to cope and get through them. Shortly after watching the movie, as I was being wheeled into surgery due to Crohns Disease, I laughed away and told the surgeons and nurses that ‘life is beautiful!’” Alan from Toronto, Canada Crohns, Nurses, Cope, Life Is Beautiful
“Without a doubt my favourite movie is the Oscar winning, Life Is Beautiful. To be able to take a subject as dark as the Holocaust and make me laugh caught me off guard and taught me a valuable lesson… to find humour in life's challenging moments as a way to cope and get through them. Shortly after watching the movie, as I was being wheeled into surgery due to Crohns Disease, I laughed away and told the surgeons and nurses that ‘life is beautiful!’” Alan from Toronto, Canada
“Breaking Away has inspired me since I’ve been a teen because it shows how success can emerge from anywhere. I’ve always been a fan of cycling so the film means a lot to me. It inspired me to push myself further in my career and take greater risks as an entrepreneur.” Bill from Ottawa, Canada  SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld Ottawa Canada, All Movies, Inspire Me, Greater
“Breaking Away has inspired me since I’ve been a teen because it shows how success can emerge from anywhere. I’ve always been a fan of cycling so the film means a lot to me. It inspired me to push myself further in my career and take greater risks as an entrepreneur.” Bill from Ottawa, Canada SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld
“The movie The Rookie has been an inspiration to me. The theme of the movie is that it is never too late to believe in your dreams. At the time that I saw The Rookie, I had just been through treatment for throat cancer and faced being laid off from my job of 6 years. Seeing The Rookie confirmed my resolve and my deep passion to get back on my feet so I could help others to succeed in their goals and ultimately to live a successful life.” Phil from Minneapolis-St.Paul, USA Never Too Late, I Saw, Minneapolis
“The movie The Rookie has been an inspiration to me. The theme of the movie is that it is never too late to believe in your dreams. At the time that I saw The Rookie, I had just been through treatment for throat cancer and faced being laid off from my job of 6 years. Seeing The Rookie confirmed my resolve and my deep passion to get back on my feet so I could help others to succeed in their goals and ultimately to live a successful life.” Phil from Minneapolis-St.Paul, USA
“I always find inspiration in the movie Working Girl with Melanie Griffith. She believed in her own intelligence and had the ‘gumption’ to brazenly go after what she wanted.  I especially love the very end! It always reminds me to go after what I want regardless of whether I think I am ‘good enough’ to do so.” Louisa from Toronto, Canada.  SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld Melanie Griffith, Positive Psychology, Working Girl
“I always find inspiration in the movie Working Girl with Melanie Griffith. She believed in her own intelligence and had the ‘gumption’ to brazenly go after what she wanted. I especially love the very end! It always reminds me to go after what I want regardless of whether I think I am ‘good enough’ to do so.” Louisa from Toronto, Canada. SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld
“Les Misérables is one of the best motivational movies that inspired me. The pivotal point is when Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) is forgiven by the priest and experiences the true Divine and unconditional love of God. This film is a big reminder of the power of Divine love that heals, transforms and saves us. This is the most important film in my life knowing no matter how bad things are, you are loved unconditionally and accepted as you are.” Ronald from San Francisco, USA Best Motivational Movies, Jean Valjean, Hugh Jackman, Unconditional Love, Priest
“Les Misérables is one of the best motivational movies that inspired me. The pivotal point is when Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) is forgiven by the priest and experiences the true Divine and unconditional love of God. This film is a big reminder of the power of Divine love that heals, transforms and saves us. This is the most important film in my life knowing no matter how bad things are, you are loved unconditionally and accepted as you are.” Ronald from San Francisco, USA
“I recommend Planes, Trains & Automobiles. I find it hard to name another film with such qualities that can make you laugh out loud and then tug at your heartstrings in an instant.  I've watched this film countless times and never tire of it. It inspires me never to take people at face value as you never know the whole story. I love this film.” Andrew from Wales, United Kingdom Heartstrings, Tug, Out Loud
“I recommend Planes, Trains & Automobiles. I find it hard to name another film with such qualities that can make you laugh out loud and then tug at your heartstrings in an instant. I've watched this film countless times and never tire of it. It inspires me never to take people at face value as you never know the whole story. I love this film.” Andrew from Wales, United Kingdom
“One of my favorite movies is THE NATURAL. To get or find a way to allow yourself a second chance against great odds, to pursue your passion and ultimately to find your way that is home to you. This is the natural. We all have diversions in our paths of life. Some of our own making, some of others. It's what we ultimately do with it and how true we can be to ourselves. That speaks to me in this film.” Larry from Los Angeles, USA Life Path, Pursue, Other People, Larry
“One of my favorite movies is THE NATURAL. To get or find a way to allow yourself a second chance against great odds, to pursue your passion and ultimately to find your way that is home to you. This is the natural. We all have diversions in our paths of life. Some of our own making, some of others. It's what we ultimately do with it and how true we can be to ourselves. That speaks to me in this film.” Larry from Los Angeles, USA
“One of our favourite movies is Knight and Day, a romantic-action-comedy that never fails to cheer us up. With strong male (Tom Cruise) and female (Cameron Diaz) leads, the story reinforces the idea that our dreams of “someday” are not just idle fantasies, but goals that can be achieved together. We consider it a perfect couples movie, because it reminds us that things are better with two, as they say in the film ‘with me/without me.’ We chose with! :)” Day & Michael from Collingwood, Canada Cameron Diaz, Collingwood, Business Partner, Perfect Couple, Tom Cruise
“One of our favourite movies is Knight and Day, a romantic-action-comedy that never fails to cheer us up. With strong male (Tom Cruise) and female (Cameron Diaz) leads, the story reinforces the idea that our dreams of “someday” are not just idle fantasies, but goals that can be achieved together. We consider it a perfect couples movie, because it reminds us that things are better with two, as they say in the film ‘with me/without me.’ We chose with! :)” Day & Michael from Collingwood, Canada
“I think The Green Mile has a great lesson of life and it's a beautiful story with amazing actors like Tom Hanks! It inspired me because it touched me every time I watch it. I cry every time. So it's a movie that releases real feelings for me.” Wendy from Paris, France  SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld Social Studies, Social Media, Tom Hanks, Beautiful Stories
“I think The Green Mile has a great lesson of life and it's a beautiful story with amazing actors like Tom Hanks! It inspired me because it touched me every time I watch it. I cry every time. So it's a movie that releases real feelings for me.” Wendy from Paris, France SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld
“I recommend Rocky! It packs the perfect message that perseverance and tenacity and a never-say die spirit can overcome every barrier and challenge. Plus, the first Rocky movie is my favourite for the title music.” Murali from Toronto, Canada. SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld Tenacity, Barrier
“I recommend Rocky! It packs the perfect message that perseverance and tenacity and a never-say die spirit can overcome every barrier and challenge. Plus, the first Rocky movie is my favourite for the title music.” Murali from Toronto, Canada. SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld
“With all of our uniqueness as individuals we are much more alike than we’d like to admit sometimes. That's what Blade Runner does for me.” James from Toronto, Canada. SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS:  http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld Blade Runner
“With all of our uniqueness as individuals we are much more alike than we’d like to admit sometimes. That's what Blade Runner does for me.” James from Toronto, Canada. SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld
“My recommendation is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story starring Cuba Gooding Jr. This movie will inspire not just the less fortunate but those who are facing a lot of trials in their lives. Seeing how Dr. Ben Carson became the best pediatric neurosurgeon despite being poor and judged as a slow learner when he was young... motivated me to see these obstacles as a learning ground to be a better me.” Anna from Taguig, Philippines. Dr Ben, Ben Carson, Gifted Hands, Gooding
“My recommendation is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story starring Cuba Gooding Jr. This movie will inspire not just the less fortunate but those who are facing a lot of trials in their lives. Seeing how Dr. Ben Carson became the best pediatric neurosurgeon despite being poor and judged as a slow learner when he was young... motivated me to see these obstacles as a learning ground to be a better me.” Anna from Taguig, Philippines.
"My recommendation would be The Shawshank Redemption. In the face of adversity if one keeps hope then anything is possible. Also I think the sign of a good leader is one who keeps hope during the tough times." Rupinder from London, England.  SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS:  http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld The Shawshank Redemption, Anything Is Possible, Tough Times
"My recommendation would be The Shawshank Redemption. In the face of adversity if one keeps hope then anything is possible. Also I think the sign of a good leader is one who keeps hope during the tough times." Rupinder from London, England. SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld
“I loved Field of Dreams because it’s all about believing and dancing in possibility. So when I feel scared and think I’m crazy for pursuing certain projects I get re-inspired by this movie and the quote ‘If you build it they will come.’ I even listen to the  soundtrack to remind me of my courage.” Shawne from Detroit, USA.  SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS:  http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld Detroit Usa, Field Of Dreams
“I loved Field of Dreams because it’s all about believing and dancing in possibility. So when I feel scared and think I’m crazy for pursuing certain projects I get re-inspired by this movie and the quote ‘If you build it they will come.’ I even listen to the soundtrack to remind me of my courage.” Shawne from Detroit, USA. SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld
“Watching Gandhi has inspired me to understand the power of taking on an inspired mission through growing in love. As a Youth Speaker I take this stand everyday for our Youth and for our Education as a whole. Sometimes in this I am faced with setbacks, opposition and even hate. Gandhi reminds me time and time again to take a powerful stand for love, pray for those who hate and continue to grow in love.” Nick from Saint John, Canada Saint John, Setback, Gandhi, Me Time
“Watching Gandhi has inspired me to understand the power of taking on an inspired mission through growing in love. As a Youth Speaker I take this stand everyday for our Youth and for our Education as a whole. Sometimes in this I am faced with setbacks, opposition and even hate. Gandhi reminds me time and time again to take a powerful stand for love, pray for those who hate and continue to grow in love.” Nick from Saint John, Canada
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"It's Kind of a Funny Story really makes me smile and see things differently, it's a very positive movie." Cécile from Toulouse, France.  SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS:  http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld Toulouse France, Cecile, Funny Stories
"It's Kind of a Funny Story really makes me smile and see things differently, it's a very positive movie." Cécile from Toulouse, France. SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld
“There are sooo many gold nuggets in the movie Kung Fu Panda. To list a couple, I learned the importance of being unattached to what you want in life and I discovered the simplicity of the "secret to limitless power" contained in the Dragon Scroll in the film.” Denise from Kitchener, Canada.  SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS:  http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld Kitchener, Kung Fu Panda, Limitless
“There are sooo many gold nuggets in the movie Kung Fu Panda. To list a couple, I learned the importance of being unattached to what you want in life and I discovered the simplicity of the "secret to limitless power" contained in the Dragon Scroll in the film.” Denise from Kitchener, Canada. SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld
“The reason that Spike Lee's Malcolm X movie inspires me is because it illustrates how we as human beings start out on a path one way and evolve along the way.  He evolved from a hater of white people to a consciousness of Love. Malcolm X inspires me because he stood for love and he exuded love (despite some of his words). I try to carry that with me in my work and my daily walk." Robin from Chicago, USA  SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS:  http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld X Movies, Chicago Usa, Spike Lee, Malcolm X, Daily Walk, White People
“The reason that Spike Lee's Malcolm X movie inspires me is because it illustrates how we as human beings start out on a path one way and evolve along the way. He evolved from a hater of white people to a consciousness of Love. Malcolm X inspires me because he stood for love and he exuded love (despite some of his words). I try to carry that with me in my work and my daily walk." Robin from Chicago, USA SEE ALL MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS: http://bit.ly/movieloversaroundtheworld
“My favourite motivational movie is We Are Marshall, a tale of true resilience in the face of tragic loss. Based on true events following the 1970 plane crash that killed 75 team members, staff and supporters of a University football club, it shows that anyone can overcome horrific circumstances.  My first viewing was at a time that I experienced a number of significant losses in my life, simultaneously, and this story had a profoundly positive inspirational impact on me.” Eric, Toronto, Canada Account Executive, Profoundly, Horrific
“My favourite motivational movie is We Are Marshall, a tale of true resilience in the face of tragic loss. Based on true events following the 1970 plane crash that killed 75 team members, staff and supporters of a University football club, it shows that anyone can overcome horrific circumstances. My first viewing was at a time that I experienced a number of significant losses in my life, simultaneously, and this story had a profoundly positive inspirational impact on me.” Eric, Toronto, Canada
"Thelma and Louise is definitely one of my all-time favourite movies that I love to watch over and over again because I feel that it is so empowering for women. It's a story of friendship between two very different women who find their own voice, strength and power while on a road trip together. They would rather go out in a blaze of Whenever I feel like life is too hard and I just want to give up, I think of Louise and what she'd do and I just keep going..."  Christine from Kingston, Ontario Just Keep Going, Going Out, Kingston Ontario, Thelma Louise
"Thelma and Louise is definitely one of my all-time favourite movies that I love to watch over and over again because I feel that it is so empowering for women. It's a story of friendship between two very different women who find their own voice, strength and power while on a road trip together. They would rather go out in a blaze of Whenever I feel like life is too hard and I just want to give up, I think of Louise and what she'd do and I just keep going..." Christine from Kingston, Ontario
“Star Trek: The Motion Picture is on a very small list of modern films that depict a powerful, beautiful, and original view of the future.  The ultimate sequence was the launch of the Enterprise. A tiny astronaut waving goodbye. The sun rising as the ship cruises away. Seeing Earth dwindle in the viewscreen as Sulu takes them to impulse. All of these aspects felt like a love letter to us from the future. I felt like I was finally there.” Jeffrey from Minneapolis-St.Paul, USA Waves Goodbye, Cruises, Love Letters, Astronaut
“Star Trek: The Motion Picture is on a very small list of modern films that depict a powerful, beautiful, and original view of the future. The ultimate sequence was the launch of the Enterprise. A tiny astronaut waving goodbye. The sun rising as the ship cruises away. Seeing Earth dwindle in the viewscreen as Sulu takes them to impulse. All of these aspects felt like a love letter to us from the future. I felt like I was finally there.” Jeffrey from Minneapolis-St.Paul, USA