Help shape these rankings by voting on this list of The Best Movies About Helping Others
When you think of the best movies about helping others, you probably think of feel-good films like Up and The Blind Side. These are great movies that show how people can help each other out in a big way. But there are also some really dramatic films on this list like Life is Beautiful that will make you rethink your definition of “helping.” Other's are very straight forward like Pay It Forward and really show how being kind to people can change the world for the better. So help out other users by voting up the movies you love and vote down the ones that you think other fans should skip.
What is the best movie about helping others? This list includes some old favorites and modern dramas. Vote up your favorite films about helping others below. Then be sure to check back as upcoming and new movies about helping others are added to the list once they're released.
In the heartwarming drama Patch Adams, Robin Williams portrays Hunter Patch Adams, a man who refuses to be just another cog in the impersonal machinery of medical care. Instead, he reinvents himself as a doctor with a difference, one who treats patients with laughter and unconventional methods. Set against the backdrop of a rigid medical institution, Patch challenges the status quo with his unique approach. This film is an exploration of one man's unorthodox but effective take on healthcare, highlighting the power of humor and humanity in healing.
Actors: Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton
It's a Wonderful Life is the story of George Bailey, a man who has dedicated his life to helping others. When he is faced with the prospect of losing everything he has worked for, George is shown what life would have been like if he had never been born. Through this experience, George learns the true value of his life and the importance of helping others.
Actors: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. The film tells the story of Andy Dufresne, a banker who is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the murder of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. Over the course of his time at the prison, Andy befriends a fellow inmate, Red and finds ways to help people during his imprisonment.
Actors: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown
Forrest Gump is a heartwarming story about a simple man who goes through life helping others. He never looks for recognition or reward, but his acts of kindness touch the lives of everyone he meets. Forrest's story is an inspiration to us all to be more compassionate and to always lend a helping hand.
Actors: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field
The Blind Side is a 2009 American biographical sports drama film written and directed by John Lee Hancock, based on the 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis. The storyline features Michael Oher, an offensive lineman who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). The film follows Oher from his impoverished upbringing, through his years at Wingate Christian School (a fictional representation of Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee), to his adoption by Leigh Anne Tuohy and eventual football career at the University of Mississippi.
Schindler's List is a 1993 American epic historical drama film directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg and written by Steven Zaillian. It is based on the novel Schindler's Ark by Australian novelist Thomas Keneally. The film follows Oskar Schindler, a Sudeten German businessman, who saved the lives of more than a thousand mostly Polish-Jewish refugees during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories during World War II.
Actors: Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Segal
