When people decide to develop, they often turn to movies rather than books for help. After all, with the help of films, a person can learn in an easy and accessible way, using the example of the main character, how to improve his life.
In this article you will find films for self-development for different tastes. Everyone will be able to choose exactly the topic that excites them. After all, some people are inspired by movies about sports, and others about business.
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I would like to start this top with those films that you have probably already heard about. They are a masterpiece of the film industry.
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No. 1. “The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Gabriele Muccino | Will Smith, Thandie Newton, Jaden Smith | 1 hour 57 minutes | KinoPoisk 8.2 out of 10 IMDb 8 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
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The film depicts the true story of the life of American entrepreneur Chris Gardner. Namely, the most difficult and at the same time important period, in which he tries to cope with all the trials of fate every day.
The director and actors did their best. They conveyed the feeling of hopelessness of the main character in such a way that in some places it is difficult to watch the film without tears.
In my opinion, this is the most inspiring, life-affirming and motivational film. The only one that always makes me (an 18-year-old guy) cry.
Quote from the film:
“Don’t listen to anyone who says you can’t do something... not even me.”
No. 2. “Areas of Darkness” (2011)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA, Mexico | Neil Burger | Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro | 1 hour 45 minutes | KinoPoisk 8 out of 10 IMDb 7.4 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
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“Areas of Darkness” is a film about the habits of successful people.
Imagine your brain working at super-high speed and churning out all the information you've ever read, seen, or heard. The brain of Eddie Morr, the main character of the film, is capable of this.
The picture can be perceived as a step-by-step guide from a successful person. After all, the film shows how and what you need to do to become a genius. Be neat, play sports, constantly develop and much more.
Quote from the film:
“If I didn’t move forward, I felt like I was going to explode.”
No. 3. “Obsession” (2014)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Damien Chazelle | Miles Teller, Jay Kay Simson | 1 hour 47 minutes | KinoPoisk 8.3 out of 10 IMDb 8.5 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
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Before watching, I thought that this was a typical film about a guy’s difficult and thorny path to success. So it turned out, but in this picture I was struck by the presentation itself.
Great game by J.K. Simmons, which enriched an already wonderful movie. For this role he deserves the Best Supporting Actor award.
On the one hand, this is a story about two heroes who have nothing in life except music. It replaces everything for them: friendship, love, sex. On the other hand, some people don't even have this.
Quote from the film:
“There is no more harmful and dangerous word in the world than well done.”
No. 4. “The Truman Show” (1998)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Peter Weir | Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Ed Harris | 1 hour 43 minutes | KinoPoisk 8.3 out of 10 IMDb 8.1 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
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“The Truman Show” is a psychological parable about overcoming those attitudes that we have been stuffed with since childhood. The character and will of the parents, public morality, the surrounding way of life and a host of other things.
According to the plot, the main character of the film understands that all his life he lived within the framework of a separate show, in a circle of fake people. He struggles to escape from this world that completely dictates his fate.
In the end, it turns out that Truman is the happiest person in this picture. Unlike the others, he lived his own life all this time.
This is rather a product for intellectuals. But it takes its rightful place among the best films of the last century.
Quote from the film:
“We accept reality as it is presented to us.”
No. 5. “Not yet played in the box” (2008)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Rob Reiner | Morgan Freeman, Jack Nicholson | 1 hour 33 minutes | KinoPoisk 8.1 out of 10 IMDb 7.4 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
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While most of the films on this list are a success story, this one is the opposite. All the goals and landmarks of the main characters are already behind. Life is ending, but they still haven’t tried much in so many years.
Such stories make you think about the meaning of life and appreciate every moment, filling it with meaning.
After watching it, I came to the conclusion that if you are able to laugh a moment before death, then you didn’t live in vain.
Quote from the film:
“It’s never too late to play the fool before you die.”
No. 6. “Always Say Yes” (2008)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA, UK | Peyton Reed | Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper | 1 hour 44 minutes | KinoPoisk 7.8 out of 10 IMDb 6.8 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
At the beginning of the film, Carl is preoccupied with his fears, anxieties, and worries about the future. Because of this, he is afraid to take a step at random.
Then one situation happens to Karl, after which he must say only “Yes” to life. After this, the fate of the main character completely changes...
Quote from the film:
“You're dead, Carl. You say “No” to life because you are not living. You always come up with excuses. You have been doing the same routine work for many years. You don’t have a girlfriend and you don’t have a single loved one.”
No. 7. “Seven Lives” (2008)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Gabriele Muccino | Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson | 1 hour 58 minutes | KinoPoisk 8.2 out of 10 IMDb 7.6 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
Now imagine that 7 people died due to your fault. You carry this feeling of guilt all the time, which is killing you from the inside.
The main character found himself in such a situation. And, to atone for his guilt, he is looking for seven people who need his help.
He hopes that if he helps someone survive, it will partially eliminate the consequences of that accident.
This film can radically change the perception of the world and change the attitude towards life. The ability to take responsibility for one’s actions is something that is lacking in the modern world.
Quote from the film:
“In 7 days God created our world. In 7 seconds I destroyed mine.”
No. 8. “The Incredible Life of Walter Mitty” (2013)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA, UK | Ben Stiller | Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott | 1 hour 54 minutes | KinoPoisk 7.7 out of 10 IMDb 7.3 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
We all have that feeling sometimes when you get caught up in your dreams and completely forget about the present moment. The exact same thing happens to Walter Mitty. Therefore, if you are familiar with this feeling, I advise you to watch the film. In the main character you will see yourself.
The film helps us not to forget that life is given only once, and we need to see as many mysterious places in the world as possible. If you are already thinking about changing your life, wait. Watch the movie first))
Quote from the film:
“Don’t be afraid to venture into the unknown.”
Click: with a remote control for life / Click (2006)
Starring:
- Kate Beckinsale (Kathryn "Kate" Beckinsale)
- Adam Sandler
- Christopher Walken
Duration: 1 hour 47 minutes
The list of “Movies about self-development” includes this fantastic comedy. The film is very close to any person: we are often torn between family and work, it is difficult to determine priorities. The main character, Michael, is a successful architect, but he devotes more and more time to work and rarely sees his family, which leads to his wife’s dissatisfaction and domestic scandals.
One day he receives an amazing gift - a time control panel. Now he doesn’t have to spend his time in traffic jams or sit for a long time at work. How will he manage his time? Time management tasks are greatly simplified. But what happened during this time, and what conclusions will the hero draw? Such a remote control is the dream of any person who has to wait a long time and spend a lot of time working. Can he take control of everything and manage his time correctly? Perhaps it's time to take a fresh look at your life. The tragicomedy, where the main character, a comic actor, perfectly plays the role of Michael, shows the complexity of his existence, and leads to a new understanding of the value of family and time.
Good people sometimes need to be given a chance.
© Click: with a remote control for life
This film belongs to the category “Films that change people”, it leads to an analysis of one’s own life, the correctness of setting priorities, and the use of time.
For men:
Here are two of the best films suitable for men.
No. 1. "Fight Club" (1999)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| Germany, USA | David Fincher | Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter | 2 hours 19 minutes | KinoPoisk 8.6 out of 10 IMDb 8.8 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
This film is not at all about fights and not about madmen who are ready to destroy everything. It's about human capabilities. About what power our essence hides, and how it will help change the world.
Because of the fear of making a mistake, we do not dare to take actions that could lead us to success. We are very afraid of failure: when meeting a girl, when opening our own business, etc. It is this fear that is the number 1 problem that the film is trying to convey to us.
Quote from the film:
“If you don’t know what you want, you’ll die in a pile of things you didn’t want.”
No. 2. “Peaceful Warrior” (2006)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA, Germany | Victor Salva | Scott Mecklowitz, Nick Nolte | 2 hours | KinoPoisk 7.8 out of 10 IMDb 7.3 out of 10 | ivi |
The film “Peaceful Warrior” shows a short excerpt from the life of a young gymnast. Everything was fine, but at one point his life changed dramatically because of a stupid mistake.
The dialogues, filled with deep philosophical meaning, touch on many aspects of life and lead the main character to the understanding that strength of spirit in sports is often more important than strength of body.
Quote from the film:
“The warrior acts. The fool protests."
Hurry to Love / A Walk to Remember (2002)
Starring:
- Shane West
- Mandy Moore (Amanda "Mandy" Moore)
- Hannah Daryl
Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes
The best films for self-development include this melodrama. The plot of the film is based on the novel “Hurry to Love” by N. Sparks. The main idea of the film is the transformation of the personality of the young man Landon. The hero is successful and popular among the guys - he has fans, respect from classmates, is considered the first handsome guy, the most popular guy. But as a result of participating in an unpleasant story, his life changes.
The director obliges him to work with lagging children and participate in the production of the school’s theater group. This is how he meets Jamie, whom he had not paid attention to before . She was quiet, an excellent student, and not friends with Landon's company. He turns to her for help in rehearsing a theater production. The girl agrees to help on the condition that she will not fall in love. Will he be able to resist?
Initially, both kept their distance, not showing interest, but everything forbidden attracts, and the girl had wonderful traits - honesty, generosity, kindness. Landon became more and more interested in his partner. And new feelings helped him transform, look at the world differently. Even after learning about his friend’s illness, he did not refuse her, but proposed marriage.
Maybe you're just afraid that one day someone will really want to be with you... Just to be...
© Hurry to love
Films that change lives are the stories of other people who go through difficulties and do not give up, remain open to the world and people. Why is it often on the brink that we feel the value of life differently? What is the meaning of existence? How to build relationships, what does true love mean? The movie “Hurry to Love” will help you better understand people and the value of relationships.
For girls:
If you think that the words “woman” and “success” are incompatible, then you are deeply mistaken. Watch these two films and you'll see why.
No. 1. “Eat, Pray, Love” (2010)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Ryan Murphy | Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem | 2 hours 20 minutes | KinoPoisk 6.8 out of 10 IMDb 5.8 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
The film is very interesting, vital and instructive. With its own philosophy, which is diluted with humor.
The plot is that a woman, Elizabeth Gilbert, is looking for the meaning of life, while having everything: a house, a husband, a job, friends. To do this, she needs to put everything on the back burner and go on a big trip to several countries.
This picture is about discovering something new. And in general, how you need to look at life.
Quote from the film:
“Learn to choose your thoughts the same way you choose your clothes.”
No. 2. “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA, France | David Frankel | Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt | 1 hour 49 minutes | KinoPoisk 7.6 out of 10 IMDb 6.9 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
In a few words, this film is about the fact that you don’t need to listen to all the nonsense that others are trying to impose on you. If everyone says that it is normal to swallow rudeness towards yourself, you should think about it.
Quote from the film:
“Fashion has nothing to do with utilitarianism.”
The Ultimate Gift (2006)
Starring:
- Drew Fuller (Andrew "Drew" Fuller)
- Bill Cobbs (Wilbert "Bill" Cobbs)
- Abigail Breslin
- Brian Dennehy
- James Garner
Duration: 1 hour 58 minutes
Development films include this wonderful and educational film. The story of the film is a description of the life of a rich man, Howard Stevenson, who helped the whole family live, but after death everything changes. The great-nephew does not receive the inheritance, there are special conditions, he must first pass twelve tests, receive special gifts before revealing the further secret of the inheritance.
The grandson is faced with the choice of passing the test or being left without an inheritance . How will this exciting journey end, what will you learn after completing all the tasks? Grandfather prepared important lessons, and among the “gifts” are the most important values of life, a new understanding of such categories: work, friends, money, family, learning, problems, laughter, giving, gratitude, a perfect day, love. Amazing lessons will help you look at the world differently and realize that money is only part of a full life. Apparently, a wise relative decided to give more than a treasure, but important and necessary knowledge and understanding of life.
You should know that even if you don’t have your own dream, you gave me the opportunity to fulfill my dream, and that also counts.
© Last gift
This film can be classified as “Films that change consciousness, worldview, life.” Together with Jason we go through tests, discover new facets of existence.
For teenagers:
It is teenagers who love to watch motivational films the most, because they don’t know where to start. I know what I’m talking about, because I’m still a teenager myself.
Below I have selected the films that I liked the most.
No. 1. “The Social Network” (2010)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | David Fincher | Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake | 2 hours 1 minute | KinoPoisk 7.7 out of 10 IMDb 7.7 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
The film tells about the creation of the global social network Facebook. I think because of this, it will be interesting to teenagers. By the way, I heard that you can make a lot of money on social networks (in this article I described the most effective ways to make money on VK, Instagram and Tik Tok).
After watching, you will understand how important the idea is. After all, this is where all great achievements begin.
Quote from the film:
“We lived in villages and then in cities. Now we will live on the Internet.”
No. 2. “Before the Class” (2008)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Peter Werner | James Wolk, Treat Williams, Dominic Scott Kaye | 1 hour 35 minutes | KinoPoisk 8.1 out of 10 IMDb 8.1 out of 10 | KinoPoisk |
Have you ever had a nightmare where you're standing in front of a class and can't get out a word other than making weird noises? For the hero of the film “Before the Class” this is reality. The thing is that Brad suffers from Tourette's syndrome.
The film talks about how there are no boundaries in life except those we set for ourselves. No one can defeat us until we allow it.
Quote from the film:
“Fighting the disease taught me the most valuable lesson. You can’t let anything stop you from achieving your dreams: not work, not play, not love.”
No. 3. “Pay Others” (2000)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Mimi Leder | Haley Joel Osment, Helen Hunt | 2 hours 3 minutes | KinoPoisk 8.1 out of 10 IMDb 7.2 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
Imagine helping a needy person and asking him to thank not you, but three other people. These three, in turn, will thank three more, and so on. This technique will help spread kindness throughout the world.
Do you think that this is unrealistic to bring to life? And seventh grade student Trevor McKinney decided to check it out. You will find out what came of it in the film.
Quote from the film:
“I don’t care about the grade! I wanted to change lives."
"Adaptation"
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The film, written by Charlie Kaufman, is about Charlie Kaufman's attempts to adapt the novel The Orchid Thief into a film adaptation. Some say that a script about a screenwriter is a complete failure of the film industry, others say that it is part of the metalanguage of our postmodern civilization. As the plot of Adaptation progresses, you'll also be introduced to the plot of The Orchid Thief - but don't ask how! As a bonus, this insightful film comes with an amazing cast.
About money:
Do you want to understand finance? Read books on financial literacy. Well, these films will show how money influences people.
No. 1. “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Martin Scorsese | Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie | 3 hours | KinoPoisk 7.9 out of 10 IMDb 8.2 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
Jordan Belfort founded one of the largest brokerage firms in 1987. But ten years later he was convicted of money laundering. After that, he dealt with alcohol and drug addiction, wrote two books, and now lectures on achieving success. This is a short biography of the man about whom The Wolf of Wall Street was filmed.
The Wolf of Wall Street is an autobiography adapted for a modern viewer. There is a lot of sex and drugs, but Belfort himself said that the film does not show half of his immoral life.
If you want to benefit from the film, consider it from the perspective of how money and power change a person.
Quote from the film:
“There is no vice in wealth. I have been a poor man and I have been a rich man. And every damn time I choose to be rich."
No. 2. “Short Game” (2015)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Adam McKay | Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt | 2 hours 10 minutes | KinoPoisk 7.3 out of 10 IMDb 7.8 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
This film does not have what The Wolf of Wall Street is appreciated for. Here you need to use your head and know at least the basic concepts of economics, as well as understand a little about the stock exchange.
Quote from the film:
“A house that has not been paid for at least partially is just a room rented with borrowed funds.”
No. 3. “Financial Monster” (2016)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Jodie Foster | George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O'Connell | 1 hour 38 minutes | KinoPoisk 6.6 out of 10 IMDb 6.5 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
The film tells the story of popular TV host Lee Gates, whose on-air financial advice made him a true Wall Street guru.
One of the TV show viewers took Gates' advice and lost all his fortune, so he wants revenge. During the next broadcast, he takes the TV presenter hostage and thereby increases the ratings of the program.
People froze in front of their screens, waiting for an answer to the question: “How much is a human life worth?”
Quote from the film:
“We can turn bad investing into good investing through sheer force of will.”
A Thousand Words (2012)
Starring:
- Eddie Murphy
- Kerry Washington
Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes
A comedy starring Eddie Murphy, it also belongs to the “Films about self-development” category. The film contains an excellent idea - every word of a person is valuable, and it is important to monitor your own speech. The main character, Jack, is a successful book agent who likes to persuade people to buy things and talks a lot without thinking about what he says.
But one day life changes dramatically - he meets an eastern sage, a guru, he decided to teach the young man a lesson, and gave him an amazing tree that grew on Zhek’s property. There are one thousand leaves on the tree, which is exactly how many words the hero can utter before the end of his life. How to live now?
It is necessary to learn to think about words, to constantly calculate their importance. The film is funny and comedic, but there is also a tragedy of human thoughtless existence. Why say unnecessary words, why hurt loved ones with words? We often forget: words carry special energy and influence people.
- And your wife? Does she know that you love her?
“I tell her about this all the time!”
- Words? More words, Jack! You tell them to her the same way those useless leaves fall from a tree. Words...Can't you SHOW her that you love her? Find peace of mind - show them how much you love them and be sincere.
© Thousand Words
About sport:
Sports success stories always inspire people. For this reason, I could not ignore the films listed below.
No. 1. "Coach Carter" (2005)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA, Germany | Thomas Carter | Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Robert Ri'chard, Rick Gonzales | 2 hours 16 minutes | KinoPoisk 8 out of 10 IMDb 7.3 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
The film describes a real story that happened at the university.
Coach Carter takes the university's basketball team under his wing and transforms them from a bunch of wild animals into a group of professional athletes who are able to control their emotions. Victory for them becomes not a goal, but a consequence of discipline and respect for the coach.
The film not only highlights athletes' overcoming physical difficulties, but also overcoming social barriers. Teenagers find themselves unnecessary to their own parents. But life shows that if your own parents don’t need you, this does not mean that there won’t be people who do.
Quote from the film:
“Just because you want something doesn’t mean it will be given to you. Sometimes you have to take it yourself.”
No. 2. “The Man Who Changed Everything” (2011)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA | Bennett Miller | Brad Pitt, Chris Pratt, Jonah Hill | 1 hour 6 minutes | KinoPoisk 7.7 out of 10 IMDb 7.6 out of 10 | ivi.ru |
You love watching films based on real events. Here you are!
“The Man Who Changed Everything” is the story of one poor American team and the manager who managed to turn it into one of the best. He completely revolutionized the baseball industry.
This film is about the meaning of faith in your own mind, intuition, the ability to challenge the whole world and prove that you are right.
Quote from the film:
“The person who breaks through the wall first always hits the hardest.”
No. 3. “Goal” (2005)
| Production | Director | Main roles | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| USA, UK | Danny Cannon | Kuno Becker, Stephen Dillane, Alessandro Nivola | 2 hours | KinoPoisk 7.7 out of 10 IMDb 6.7 out of 10 | KinoPoisk |
For those who understand football, I advise you to watch this film. The path of a young football player, starting as a boy from the yard and ending with a world football star, is very colorfully shown.
I also recommend watching “Goal 2” - it’s a continuation of the story.
"Detonator"
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"Detonator" is an unusual and complex, perhaps even frighteningly complex film. Everything is mixed here - moral questions raised before the audience, the question “what would I do in such a situation?”, a sense of the reality of what is happening. In short, there is no denying that Detonator will make the viewer think when watching it!
Documentaries:
For some they are boring, but for others they are useful. Choose for yourself whether to watch or not.
No. 1. “The Secret” (2006)
| Production | Director | Duration | Ratings | Link |
| Australia, USA | Drew Hariot | 1 hour 30 minutes | KinoPoisk 7.1 out of 10 IMDb 5.6 out of 10 | YouTube |
The film “The Secret” is truly capable of changing a person’s consciousness. He has already changed many lives. Here's one viewer's story:
“I watched this film back in 2012, when I worked on the railway. Then we had a competition for the best ticket cashier in Russia.
When preparing for the competition, living in a hotel, I woke up with only one thought - “I’m a winner!” I learned about this method from a movie.
And here's the finale. Me and another girl are standing on the stage. The winner is announced, drum roll... and I'm in second place. I couldn't believe it. All I had in my head were thoughts of disappointment and misunderstanding. How so? I used a secret. But still I had to go out and receive a prize for second place. After that, there were a lot of tears in the hotel.
But here's a surprise! A week later, a letter arrives that the girl was disqualified because she held another position and did not have the right to participate in the competition. And accordingly, a new list appeared, where I am the Winner. The secret worked!
No. 2. “Everything around remix” (2010)
Duration: 37 minutes
In short, the documentary “All Around Remix” talks about the human craving for creativity and the psychological characteristics that interfere with this.
The film covers the main points related to concepts such as remix, copying, transformation, modification and copyright.
It all starts with music. The group Led Zeppelin is considered as an example. Then they reveal the secret of who and what inspired George Lucas when creating Star Wars.
The Imitation Game
Sometimes it is the one who seems to be nothing of himself who does what no one could imagine.
“The Imitation Game” is a biographical film about Alan Turing - essentially the founder of the computer era, a man who, by deciphering the Enigma encryption machine, contributed to the defeat of Nazi Germany, a homosexual, and just a good person, however, persecuted and driven to suicide by based on sexual orientation.
In addition to the extremely captivating narrative, “The Imitation Game” makes you think about your attitude towards all different people. Apart from ordinary humanity, who knows if there might be a new Turing among them?
Bonus – series
"The Men Who Built America" (2012)
| Production | Director | Duration | Ratings |
| USA | Patrick Reams, Ruan Magan | 8 episodes | KinoPoisk 8.6 out of 10 IMDb 4.3 out of 10 |
You can be an ardent patriot of Russia. You may hate America, but this series is a must watch.
He will show you how people from nothing created an entire empire that dictates the living conditions of many states.
"Road"
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Adapted from Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Road explores a father-son relationship in a post-apocalyptic world. This is a story about dependence - and about hope: a boy completely relies on a man, following him. The man teaches the boy, gives him everything he needs and leads him, but to some extent he also relies on him. The boy is his motivation and meaning in life. We can safely say that this film awakens faith in humanity!
Final list
- "The Pursuit of Happiness" (2006)
- "Areas of Darkness"
- "Obsession"
- "The Truman Show" (1998)
- “Not yet played in the box” (2008)
- "Always Say Yes" (2008)
- "Seven Lives" (2008)
- "The Incredible Life of Walter Mitty" (2013)
- "Fight Club" (1999)
- "Peaceful Warrior" (2006)
- "Eat Pray Love" (2010)
- "The Devil Wears Prada"
- "The Social Network" (2010)
- "Before the Class" (2008)
- "Pay Others" (2000)
- "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013)
- "The Big Short" (2015)
- "Money Monster" (2016)
- "Coach Carter" (2005)
- "The Man Who Changed Everything" (2011)
- "Goal" (2005)
- "The Secret" (2006)
- “Everything around remix” (2010)
- "The Men Who Built America" (2012)
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Pirates of Silicon Valley
This is a film about the creators of two great companies: Apple and Microsoft. Many people want to build a business and earn millions, but few are able to go this route. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates are not just brilliant guys who were in the right place at the right time. They had quite big ambitions and a willingness to go through thorns to the stars.
Yes, we may never be like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates. For better or worse, the example of such people can give us acceleration in the right direction to achieve our goals.
Mr Selfridge
This is a series consisting of 4 seasons and is based on real events. Directors, screenwriters and actors show us the success story of Harry Gordon Selfridge. He was the first person to open supermarkets in Britain at the beginning of the 20th century. When we look at successful people, it seems to us that their ideas are brilliant and could not fail to lead to outstanding results. But when a new business is just getting started, it always faces a lot of obstacles.
The series immerses us in the features of the era, gives us an idea of the thinking of strategists and building a big business with our own hands from idea to implementation.
Wall Street
Another film about the stock exchange and big money that is worth watching. A dynamic, lively story, not overloaded with financial details, but well showing the work of traders on Wall Street. The main character graduated from a prestigious university and, like many young people, dreams of a dizzying career and a beautiful life. His mentor and teacher becomes a true master in the world of finance, without principles, pity or emotions, but with an uncontrollable desire for big money.
Servant
The Help
- USA, 2011.
- Drama.
- Duration: 146 minutes.
- IMDb: 8.0.
Mississippi, 1960s. Skeeter returns from college to his hometown. She decides to become a writer and create a book about black women. Aibileen is Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper. She becomes the first to share her story with the writer. Soon, more and more women open up to the heroine - and they all have stories to tell.
The film is based on the popular novel The Help by Kathryn Stockett. And he was loved by both viewers and critics. Many film awards nominated the film in various categories. And the most awards were won by the supporting actress, Viola Davis, who captivated the audience with her charisma and excellent performance.
The main role was played by the inimitable Emma Stone. This was her first major work in a drama film.
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Romantic comedies
And finally, you can laugh. After all, laughter prolongs life. Comedies will bring you only positive emotions.
- “Bridget Jones's Diary.”
The heroine of this film, Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), is 31 years old, and she is still single. She celebrates Christmas with her family, and her parents each time look for a new candidate for her husband. Bridget already loves, but unrequitedly. After meeting her fiancé again, she decides to change everything.
An ordinary girl, not at all of a model appearance. What's interesting is that she doesn't try to please everyone. Sets goals, goes towards them and does not try to seem better than he really is.
- “My Greek wedding.”
And again a girl over 30 Tula (Nia Vardalos). She believes that her life has not been successful, because she is not married. After some time, she meets the American and falls in love. There is only one problem, she is Greek and her parents will only marry her to a Greek.
It has always been interesting how people of different nationalities get married and build relationships with relatives. And then there are the Greeks, an explosion of emotions is guaranteed.
- “Everyone is crazy about Mary.”
No one has had ridiculous incidents happen to them in their youth, and the main character is no exception. Ted (Ben Stiller) is in love with long-legged blonde Mary (Cameron Diaz), but due to the constant incidents that happen to him, their romance never began. After 13 years, he decides to find his love. He hires detective Pat Healy (Matt Dillon), but even here everything does not go according to plan. Pat also falls in love with the beautiful Mary.
Men can sometimes be very cowardly, complexes and all that. Thirteen years, can you imagine? He needed thirteen years to decide to take the first step.
- "Blonde in law".
Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) is a natural blonde, the first beauty of the university, her boyfriend Warner (Matthew Davis) is the best guy of the university. But it turned out that he considers El frivolous. They break up and Warner leaves to go to Harvard. After suffering a little, El goes after him to prove that he is wrong.
Women are ready to do anything for love. Watching the heroine, it becomes clear that blondes and beauties are often underestimated.
- "Dirty Dancing"
Frances (Jennifer Gray), a young girl, comes on vacation with her parents and sister to a boarding house for wealthy families. By chance, she ends up at a party not for vacationers. And he falls in love with passionate and sexy dances, which were not typical for that time. Interest is stirred up by handsome Johnny (Patrick Swayze), a professional dancer. Baby, as Francis was affectionately called, is determined to learn!
Quite an old film, but that doesn't spoil it at all. Pure, kind, sympathetic Baby makes you touch and believe in love.
The Devil Wears Prada
This story is more for women than for men. The main character dreams of becoming a journalist and starts working at a major New York fashion magazine. A provincial girl's dream came true - she got a well-paid, interesting job and plunged into the world of fashion and art. But our ideas often do not coincide with reality, and working in a popular glossy magazine requires serious changes from a girl.
You have to pay for a beautiful life and success; on this path no one can remain the same.
Big eyes
Big Eyes
- USA, Canada, 2014.
- Drama, melodrama, crime, biography.
- Duration: 106 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.0.
San Francisco, 1950s. Margaret is an artist and single mother trying to make ends meet. She meets the charming artist Walter Keene and soon becomes his wife. One day, the husband sells a painting to Margaret, introducing himself as the author of the work. And from this moment the story of deception begins, in which Walter becomes a successful and famous swindler, and his wife becomes a slave artist.
The retro film was directed by Tim Burton. In this work, he moved a little away from his usual style and showed us not the creepy world of fictional creatures, but real life. However, he told about this in a bizarre manner, which makes Margaret's story look somewhat fabulous.
By the way, Burton is a fan of Margaret Keane's work. And critics found some similarities between the artist’s paintings and the visuals of Burton’s films.
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