Best motivational movie

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Some movies have deep impact on our minds. They tend to influence our line of thinking and can also trigger out a change in our mindset.

So which one is the best motivational movie? Guess there are so many, based on real life examples.

Personally I find 'The Peaceful Warrior' to be among the best!!
  • Profile picture of the author WalkingCarpet
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    I watch movies to escape not to be motivated.
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  • Profile picture of the author deepika007
    From my point of view movie "BLACK" is very motivational movie i have ever seen in my life.
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    • Profile picture of the author BigFrank
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      I can't say that any movie I have ever seen has had that effect on me. Not that I can recall, anyway.

      Cheers. - Frank
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    The first "Rocky". The movie itself and that the then unknown Stallone made it his vehicle
    to make it as an actor.
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    • Profile picture of the author BigFrank
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      Originally Posted by bizgrower View Post

      The first "Rocky". The movie itself and that the then unknown Stallone made it his vehicle to make it as an actor.
      The only down-side to that is that it gave us Sylvester Stallone. :-) Can you say, Judge Dread?

      Cheers. - Frank
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        Originally Posted by BigFrank View Post

        The only down-side to that is that it gave us Sylvester Stallone. :-) Can you say, Judge Dread?

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        And "Rhinestone".

        Of all the movies that Stallone starred in, I've only seen Rocky I II IV (IV because it was recently on
        cable during a Rocky marathon), Nighthawks, and Paradise Alley.
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          Originally Posted by bizgrower View Post

          And "Rhinestone".

          Of all the movies that Stallone starred in, I've only seen Rocky I II IV (IV because it was recently on
          cable during Rocky marathon), Nighthawks, and Paradise Alley.
          What? No Rambo? You should be forced to turn-in your testosterone!

          Cheers. - Frank
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          • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
            Originally Posted by BigFrank View Post

            What? No Rambo? You should be forced to turn-in your testosterone!

            Cheers. - Frank
            I forgot to mention that one. What was I thinkin?
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by bizgrower View Post

      The first "Rocky". The movie itself and that the then unknown Stallone made it his vehicle
      to make it as an actor.
      That's the movie I was thinking about. It was the only movie that made me want to work harder.
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      Originally Posted by bizgrower View Post

      The first "Rocky". The movie itself and that the then unknown Stallone made it his vehicle
      to make it as an actor.
      That used to really motivate me, and still does, but only to a point. When Stallone came clean about steroid use and then tried to defend it, it really shocked me. It's still inspiring, but not like it was.

      I liked "Over The Top", too.
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      • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
        Originally Posted by Joe Stewart View Post

        That used to really motivate me, and still does, but only to a point. When Stallone came clean about steroid use and then tried to defend it, it really shocked me. It's still inspiring, but not like it was.

        I liked "Over The Top", too.
        I learned how to do one arm pushups from that movie. :<)

        I've been out of touch with celebrity doings for at least a decade. (Except for Taylor Swift.:<) ) I did not
        know Stallone had a steroid use deal.

        It reminds of a longtime, local morning radio talk show host who cautioned about meeting idols
        because it's sometimes a let down. Maybe often.
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    If you weren't motivated by Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo then you have no soul.
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    • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
      Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      It you weren't motivated by Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo then you have no soul.
      I have no soul.
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      It you weren't motivated by Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo then you have no soul.
      The Hills Have Thighs motivated me.....for a few minutes.

      Same with The Da Vinci Co-Eds.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    If you want a movie about pure determination in the face of insurmountable odds with no real hope of success, I give you:


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  • Profile picture of the author chrisjohn93
    I think all the movies gives a message to us but we can't understand that.
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
    On the Stallone note, 'Over The Top'.

    It showed me what over confidence and having people around you that are afraid to say NO can do.
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    In my opinion
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    3 idiots.
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    • Profile picture of the author Samsaly
      Originally Posted by kazim View Post

      In my opinion
      Cast away
      3 idiots.
      Me too My life has changed since I saw this wonderful movie
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  • Profile picture of the author allegandro
    Secret of my Success - M J Fox

    For me it was the motivational movie of the eighties, and then I knew it.

    You just have to sleep with the wife of the director and you will be successful! )))
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  • Profile picture of the author ElizaSmith
    The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
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    • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
      Best moti....hmmmm, has to be The Shawshank Redemption for me, can't get enough of the ending!

      Spends 15+ years in prison, and casually pockets $300,000 while sending the warden to an early grave, then goes to live near the beach, classic.

      And ditches the dead end job and crappy apartment!

      Certainly motivates me that there is always hope, and persisting can bring positive change.

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    • Profile picture of the author DURABLEOILCOM
      Originally Posted by ElizaSmith View Post

      The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

      Excellent movie, just rewatched it. Amazing true story.
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    Pursuit of Happiness. Even recalling the name of the movie brings tears in my eyes
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      The incredible Mr Limpet

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  • Profile picture of the author alimov
    As for me as a Internet Marketer and as Web Developer best motivational movie was Social Network
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  • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
    Sylvester Stallone movies motivate me as well - to avoid watching them. To this date I haven't seen any of the Rocky films, and that's fine with me.

    I can't recall any movie ever that has motivated or inspired me, however this scene is always good for a pick-me-up with its message of how to deal with life's constant barrage of setbacks and disappointments.

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  • Profile picture of the author MikeAmbrosio
    The Outlaw Josey Whales.

    The man is damn near killed while those awful "red legs" kill and pillage his family, and he survives, becomes a legendary gunfighter and gets revenge on the guy that killed his family using his own sword!

    How can you not be motivated by that?

    "You gonna pull them pistols or whistle Dixie?"

    "Dying ain't much of a living - boy!"

    "Buzzards gotta eat. Same as the worms."

    "Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plumb, mad-dog mean. 'Cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live nor win. That's just the way it is" (how can this NOT motivate you!)

    "When I get to likin' someone, they ain't around long."

    "I always heard there were three kinds of suns in Kansas, sunshine, sunflowers, and sons-of-bitches."

    "Never paid him no mind; you were there."

    "You get those holes a-leakin', I'm gonna whomp you with a knotted plow line."

    "I reckon so."
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  • Profile picture of the author Xochitl Shat
    "Life is beautiful" is my best motivational motion picture. I have always remembered the film.
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    • Profile picture of the author rosario1990
      Originally Posted by Xochitl Shat View Post

      "Life is beautiful" is my best motivational motion picture. I have always remembered the film.
      I have same thought and thinking. "Life is beautiful" of course motivation one.
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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        My favorite movies to watch are usually action - disaster - sci-fi to some extent.

        Yet when asked "favorite" the one movie that always comes to mind is "Somewhere in Time" - a Christopher Reeve movie from 1980.
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  • Profile picture of the author RichBeck
    #1 The Count of Monte Cristo starring Jim Caviezel and Dagmara Dominczyk

    #2 Jerry Maguire
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    This might be kind of weird, but: I find There Will Be Blood inspiring.

    I think the opening scene (silver mine --> assay office) is a testament to the high price-of-admission each of us pay at the gates of entrepreneurship.

    "There's a whole ocean of oil under our feet!"

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  • Profile picture of the author Jimbrown123
    The Shawshank Redemption
    Schindlers List
    The Blind Side
    A Beautiful Mind
    Braveheart
    Green Mile
    Forest Gump...... long list
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  • Gimme Matt Damon and I stomp on evil.
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    The Intouchables "Les Intouchables"
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    Courageous
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    Pursuit of happiness and men of honour are good
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  • Profile picture of the author Kevinlmills
    Like industrial revolution, this is the era of Entrepreneurship revolution. It can get a lot tougher than you might have expected in the world of entrepreneurship and business. There might be many rough patches along the way and you may feel to just quit it and ‘Give Up’. But I believe that perseverance does pay off in the long run. All you need is a change in your perspective of how you accept and believe in things. Get introduced to your friend in helping you do so – Motivational Movies!

    You need motivation daily to get your today’s expected mark completed. Motivation to finish off your long-struck deal. And sometimes it just gets harder than ever just to feel inspired to finish it off as you have planned. That’s when you need an inspirational push. Movies have always been, and will continue to inspire many people around the world. Movies have the potential to inspire you to no bounds with slick storytelling and background score that gives a boot to get up and start working. How good does it sound that you can watch these positive motivational movies and become a better entrepreneur!


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