7 motivational movies to enjoy this weekend

Do you like motivational movies? One thing is unanimous: everyone needs a dose of motivation now and then, right? If it comes from a motivational movie, even better.

Whether it's to cope with the daily routine of work, studies, or simply to have a boost of energy to deal with everyday life. 

With that in mind, we've prepared some special content for you today! 

How about taking advantage of the upcoming weekend and holiday, preparing a big bucket of popcorn, and binge-watching some of these 7 motivational movies? 

That wouldn't be bad at all, huh! 

Next, you'll find the list we've prepared to help you with that extra dose of motivation! The content will be divided into topics and will cover the following subjects:

• The use of films as motivational tools.
• 7 motivational movies to binge-watch
• Conclusion

The use of films as motivational tools. 

It's not a new phenomenon that movies have become great ways to get doses of motivation to deal with the adversities we encounter along the way. 

For many years this area was dominated by books – mostly self-help books – that promised to solve all kinds of problems in a variety of ways. 

Over time, movies have taken this place in the lives of the public and, nowadays, there is an entire film industry dedicated to producing this style of film, which has already won over audiences and, in most cases, becomes a major box office success.

But what caused books to lose their position as the main motivators for the public? 

Among several less important factors, I would venture to say that what triggered this change in scenario was the accessibility of books. 

While movies are much easier for the average Brazilian to access – whether through cinemas, streaming platforms, or the virtually extinct DVDs – books have become an increasingly distant option for the general public. This is due to their high prices, making them inaccessible to a large portion of the Brazilian population.

Another factor that may have influenced this change is the increasingly hectic routine we live in. 

This leads Brazilians, when looking for entertainment, to end up opting for a movie – which is much quicker – rather than a book, which can take days to finish.

7 motivational movies to enjoy this weekend

Now it's time to check out the list of 7 motivational films we've prepared for you. 

These are films for all tastes – there are comedies, dramas, animations, adventures – and from various streaming platforms. So choose yours – or yours – to binge-watch this weekend:

Extraordinary

Where you can watch it: Telecine

As we discussed in the previous topic, books are great sources of motivation. 

So, to start, we're going to suggest this Extraordinary, which is a film adaptation of a book.

In the film, we follow the life of August Pullman, a boy who was born with a facial deformity and, therefore, was raised apart from other children. 

But everything changes when, upon reaching the 5th grade, he needs to go to school. 

Then he begins a journey to learn how to interact with other children, teaching them how to deal with differences.

Lion: A Journey Home

Where you can watch it: HBO Max

In this film, we meet Saroo, an Indian boy. When he was 5 years old, he got separated from his brother at a train station in the city of Calcutta. 

After facing numerous challenges in his attempt to survive on his own, Saroo is adopted by an Australian family. 

Time passes and, at 25, Saroo sets out to find his brother and his biological family.

Mulan

Where you can watch it: Disney+

A Disney classic, the animated film tells the story of Mulan, a young Chinese woman who, in an attempt to protect her ailing father, disguises herself as a man, takes his place, and joins the Chinese army to fight in a war. 

While pushing her limits, Mulan still needs to keep her secret from the other members of the army.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Where you can watch it: Netflix

Based on a true story, the film portrays the journey of William Kamkwamba, a 13-year-old boy from Malawi who, tired of seeing his village suffer immense hardship, finds inspiration in a science book to build a wind turbine and save the villagers from drought.

The Cabin

Where you can watch it: Telecine

The drama portrays the story of Mack, a man who, after losing his daughter – who, despite evidence of murder, was never found – receives a mysterious note and decides to return to the place where some of his daughter's belongings were found years ago. 

What he didn't expect was that this trip would completely change his life. 

The film is also based on a best-selling book.

Joy: The Name of Success

Where you can watch it: Star+

This is a great option for those looking to start a business and give their career a boost. In the film, we follow the life of Joy, a single mother who has to deal with a lack of money and also face the challenges of her somewhat peculiar family.

Joy's life changes when, thanks to her entrepreneurial spirit, she becomes a successful businesswoman after creating a mop that revolutionized the way people clean their homes.

Chef

Where you can watch it: Globo Play, Telecine and Prime Video

In this dramedy, we follow the life of Carl, the chef of a famous Los Angeles restaurant. 

After getting into a major dispute with a renowned food critic over a negative review, Carl is fired. 

With his entire situation exposed online and unable to find new job opportunities, Carl receives help from his ex-wife to get back on his feet and regain his former success. 

Conclusion 

As you can see, there are plenty of options available for those who want to enjoy a good movie and, at the same time, get that dose of motivation that's good for anyone!

In addition to the films on our list, there are hundreds of other titles that will help you when you're feeling down and need to find some kind of motivation.

Did you enjoy this content? Then take the opportunity to read also 5 books on entrepreneurship to start your business now!

Nathalia Silva

Journalist, writer, and lover of words.

November 15, 2021