Ranker FilmList RulesMovies must contain themes of perseverance and 'not giving up.'
There’s nothing more inspirational than watching one of the best "never give up" movies about underdogs that Hollywood has to offer. Because watching a story about a person surviving against all odds, holding on to hope with all their might, and making it through the dire straits of difficult situations can make you feel good. Many uplifting movies have been made that highlight the tenacity, strength, and triumph of the human spirit. A few of them are even Disney movies about Perseverance. But which ones these films are the best movies about not giving up? You get ot help decide, vote up the best films about not giving up below and see where your favorites rank!
The movies on this list are some of the best in movie history. Many of these films feature real life stories that have inspired us for years and left us feeling encouraged and hopeful. Whether you’re in the mood for a drama, a thriller, comedy, or romance movie there is sure to be a movie on this list for you.
This list features the best movies about not giving up including, Cinderella Man, 300, Life Is Beautiful, Braveheart, Lone Survivor, Freedom Writers, Good Will Hunting, The Notebook, and Million Dollar Baby. Vote up the best films about perseverance below or add one you love that isn't already on the list!
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2187Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks, Sally FieldReleased: 1994
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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10753The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith, Thandie NewtonReleased: 2006
Directed by: Gabriele Muccino
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8948Cast Away
Tom Hanks, Helen HuntReleased: 2000
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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387Apollo 13
Tom Hanks, Bryce Dallas HowardReleased: 1995
Directed by: Ron Howard
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7343Rocky
Sylvester Stallone, Joe FrazierReleased: 1976
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
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357A League of Their Own
Madonna, Tom HanksReleased: 1992
Directed by: Penny Marshall
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4221Unbroken
Garrett Hedlund, Domhnall GleesonReleased: 2014
Directed by: Angelina Jolie
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4329Rudy
Vince Vaughn, Sean AstinReleased: 1993
Directed by: David Anspaugh
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3318The Mighty Ducks
Emilio Estevez, Joshua JacksonReleased: 1992
Directed by: Stephen Herek
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4026Million Dollar Baby
Clint Eastwood, Morgan FreemanReleased: 2004
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
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3723Dead Poets Society
Robin Williams, Ethan HawkeReleased: 1989
Directed by: Peter Weir
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3423Cinderella Man
Russell Crowe, Renée ZellwegerReleased: 2005
Directed by: Ron Howard
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6965Braveheart
Mel Gibson, Sophie MarceauReleased: 1995
Directed by: Mel Gibson
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2716The Replacements
Keanu Reeves, Gene HackmanReleased: 2000
Directed by: Howard Deutch
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3223Whiplash
J.K. Simmons, Melissa BenoistReleased: 2014
Directed by: Damien Chazelle
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27178 Mile
Eminem, Kim BasingerReleased: 2002
Directed by: Curtis Hanson
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201112 Angry Men
Henry Fonda, Jack KlugmanReleased: 1957
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
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3634Coach Carter
Samuel L. Jackson, Channing TatumReleased: 2005
Directed by: Thomas Carter
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4546The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Cate Blanchett, Ian McKellenReleased: 2001
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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2218127 Hours
James Franco, Kate MaraReleased: 2010
Directed by: Danny Boyle
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4751Good Will Hunting
Ben Affleck, Robin WilliamsReleased: 1997
Directed by: Gus Van Sant
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2319Life Is Beautiful
Roberto Benigni, Horst BuchholzReleased: 1997
Directed by: Roberto Benigni
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2117The Bucket List
Jack Nicholson, Morgan FreemanReleased: 2007
Directed by: Rob Reiner
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181512 Years a Slave
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael FassbenderReleased: 2013
Directed by: Steve McQueen
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