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Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time

10 Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time

Looking for the best inspirational movies of all-time? You can’t go wrong with any of these films.

1. The Shawshank Redemption

Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time The Shawshank Redemption

“[In letter to Red] Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.”

—Andy Dufresne

2. 12 Angry Men

Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time 12 Angry Men

“It takes a great deal of courage to stand alone even if you believe in something very strongly.”

—Reginald Rose, Twelve Angry Men

3. Schindler’s List

Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time Schindler's List

“It’s Hebrew, it’s from the Talmud. It says, ‘Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.'”

—Itzhak Stern

4. One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest

Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
“But I tried, didn’t I? Goddamnit, at least I did that.”

—McMurphy

5. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time
“In my experience, there’s no such thing as luck.”

—Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi

6. The Intouchables

Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time The Intouchables

“Hope well and have well.”

—Philippe

7. Casablanca

Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time Casablanca

“*I’m* the only “cause” I’m interested in.”

—Rick

8. City Lights

Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time City Lights

“Tomorrow the birds will sing.”

—The Tramp

9. It’s a Wonderful Life

Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time It's a Wonderful Life

“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?”

—Clarence

10. Saving Private Ryan

Best Inspirational Movies of All-Time Saving Private Ryan

“[Addressing Capt. Miller’s grave] My family is with me today. They wanted to come with me. To be honest with you, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel coming back here. Every day I think about what you said to me that day on the bridge. I tried to live my life the best that I could. I hope that was enough. I hope that, at least in your eyes, I’ve earned what all of you have done for me.”

—Old James Ryan

Honorable Mentions

  1. To Kill a Mocking Bird
  2. Lawrence of Arabia
  3. Braveheart
  4. Good Will Hunting
  5. Mr. Smith Goes To Washington

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