Originally by Info ListsList RulesVote up the films that inspire you the most.
This inspirational movies list, includes some of the most uplifting films of all time. Inspiring films do not come by very often, but nevertheless, there are many inspirational movies in Hollywood. This list of the most inspirational movies ever includes classics like It's a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as well as newer films like Saving Private Ryan, Apollo 13, and Unbroken.
What are the most uplifting movies of all time? Only some Hollywood movies with inspiring storyline have made it to this list. You can copy this list of top 100 most inspirational movies ever to make a list of your personal favorite inspirational movies. The greatest uplifting movies on this list will definitely make you feel good about yourself. Some may even motivate you to look at the world in a different way, or to go out and try to change it. If you're looking for some great motivational movie time, try one of the flicks on this inspiring list.
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1,506582Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks, Sally FieldReleased: 1994
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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704544Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks, Matt DamonReleased: 1998
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
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94138Casablanca
Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey BogartReleased: 1942
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
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74109Cocoon
Steve Guttenberg, Clint HowardReleased: 1985
Directed by: Ron Howard
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3755The Sting
Paul Newman, Robert RedfordReleased: 1973
Directed by: George Roy Hill
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250371The Lord of the Rings film trilogy
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellanReleased: 2001 - 2003
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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259385The Ten Commandments
Charlton Heston, Vincent PriceReleased: 1956
Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille
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93137Field of Dreams
Ben Affleck, Matt DamonReleased: 1989
Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson
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6494Good Morning, Vietnam
Robin Williams, Forest WhitakerReleased: 1987
Directed by: Barry Levinson
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3347Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Katharine Hepburn, Sidney PoitierReleased: 1967
Directed by: Stanley Kramer
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705313Philadelphia
Tom Hanks, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 1993
Directed by: Jonathan Demme
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4160Lean on Me
Morgan Freeman, Tony ToddReleased: 1989
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
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2841Sergeant York
Gary Cooper, Walter BrennanReleased: 1941
Directed by: Howard Hawks
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228339Gladiator
Russell Crowe, Joaquin PhoenixReleased: 2000
Directed by: Ridley Scott
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5580Top Gun
Tom Cruise, Meg RyanReleased: 1986
Directed by: Tony Scott
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138136Babe
Hugo Weaving, James CromwellReleased: 1995
Directed by: Chris Noonan
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109163Stand by Me
Kiefer Sutherland, Corey FeldmanReleased: 1986
Directed by: Rob Reiner
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5339October Sky
Jake Gyllenhaal, Laura DernReleased: 1999
Directed by: Joe Johnston
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7059Glory
Morgan Freeman, Denzel WashingtonReleased: 1989
Directed by: Edward Zwick
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5887An Officer and a Gentleman
Richard Gere, Debra WingerReleased: 1982
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
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6048Mr. Holland's Opus
Alicia Witt, William H. MacyReleased: 1995
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104155The Wizard of Oz
Judy Garland, Margaret HamiltonReleased: 1939
Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy, Norman Taurog, King Vidor, George Cukor, Victor Fleming
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6958Brian's Song
Dick Butkus, James CaanReleased: 1971
Directed by: Buzz Kulik
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2740Thelma & Louise
Brad Pitt, Susan SarandonReleased: 1991
Directed by: Ridley Scott
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