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The Top 100 Movies For Your Personal Development

  • Jun 12, 2022
  • 2 min read

Written by: Steven Crane, Executive Contributor

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

It is possible to learn and grow as a person through the means of movies. They allow you to immerse yourself in a variety of worlds, personalities, and emotions without ever having to leave the comfort of your own house. In reality, some of the most effective personal development aids are found in motion picture form. To assist you in getting started, I have compiled a list of the best 100 movies for personal growth to get you started. Whether you're wanting to improve your leadership or broaden your knowledge base, there's something on this list that will appeal to every person. So put some popcorn in your mouth and prepare to be educated!

  1. Yes Man

  2. The Intouchables

  3. The Pursuit of Happyness

  4. The Social Network

  5. It’s A Wonderful Life

  6. Casino

  7. Goodfellas

  8. The Godfather Trilogy

  9. A Few Good Men

  10. Scarface

  11. Good Will Hunting

  12. The Shawshank Redemption

  13. Rudy

  14. Gladiator

  15. Dead Poets Society

  16. The Fighter

  17. Remember The Titans

  18. Gandhi

  19. Click

  20. The Family Man

  21. Ray

  22. The Great Debaters

  23. We Are Marshall

  24. Saving Private Ryan

  25. Hoffa

  26. Friday Night Lights

  27. The Founder

  28. Marley & Me

  29. Coach Carter

  30. The Blindside

  31. The Guardian

  32. Last Holiday

  33. Gridiron Gang

  34. Invincible

  35. 50/50

  36. 8 Mile

  37. The Bucket List

  38. The Devil Wears Prada

  39. Up In The Air

  40. The Internship

  41. Lone Survivor

  42. Bruce Almighty

  43. The Peaceful Warrior

  44. Forest Gump

  45. The Secret

  46. Pay It Forward

  47. The Giver

  48. Seven Years In Tibet

  49. Hitch

  50. A Beautiful Mind

  51. Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room

  52. The Imposter

  53. I AM

  54. Finding Joe

  55. Enlightenment

  56. A Journey To Oneness

  57. Minimalism

  58. Eathlings

  59. A Thousand Words

  60. The Ultimate Gift

  61. The Angriest Man In Brooklyn

  62. Radio

  63. What’s Eating Gilbert Grape

  64. Slumdog Millionaire

  65. Her

  66. Rocky

  67. Kumare

  68. Happy

  69. Life Is Beautiful

  70. Jerry Maguire

  71. About Time

  72. Up

  73. Silver Linings Playbook

  74. McFarland, USA

  75. Pulp Fiction

  76. Tesla

  77. Moneyball

  78. The Birth Of A Nation

  79. The Hate U Give

  80. A Mindful Choice

  81. Room To Breathe

  82. Walk With Me

  83. The Mindfulness Movement

  84. The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty

  85. This Is Where I Leave You

  86. Life Of Pi

  87. Speak

  88. Patch Adams

  89. Like Father, Like Son

  90. Seven Pounds

  91. The Father

  92. The Big Year

  93. The Pianist

  94. Training Day

  95. The Hurt Locker

  96. Precious

  97. Boyhood

  98. Get Out

  99. Moonlight

  100. . Schindler’s List

So, what are you waiting for? Pop some popcorn, get cozy on the couch, and start working on becoming a better version of yourself. With this list of 100 movies for personal growth, you're sure to find something that will inspire and motivate you. What's your favorite movie for personal growth? Let me know in the comments below – I'm always looking for new recommendations!


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Steven Crane, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine

"Steven Crane is a dynamic USMC Veteran, Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, Best Selling Author, and Coach known for providing high-performance coaching to support individuals in identifying their key strengths and achieving set career goals. As a veteran who experienced the stereotypical homeless military transition, Steven has a proven track record of successfully building and running various companies focused on supporting individuals in advancing their professional careers and freeing their minds from negativity while overcoming limiting beliefs and stepping into a world of possibilities!


Throughout his career, Steven has displayed deep expertise in guiding individuals in identifying and overcoming their limits and thriving in current roles by offering 1-on-1 sessions. Moreover, he is skilled in counseling clients through career changes to achieve their personal and professional goals. Steven has also been commended for devising and implementing innovative coaching programs and leading global teams to pinpoint and explore new opportunities to inspire powerful personal transformation."

 
 

This article is published in collaboration with Brainz Magazine’s network of global experts, carefully selected to share real, valuable insights.

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