One of the countless perks of the cinema is its ability to influence the public positively.

They push us to take action, to make a change.

The next big step doesn’t necessarily have to be about professional achievement.

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Often, it’s about something much deeperan inner transformation that can touch many areas of our existence.

They want to grow, to move closer to that elusive self-actualization so many of us hope to reach.

There are moments when it feels only natural to wonder how he doesn’t give up.

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But Chris never does.

Will is a troubled, occasionally irreverent, but sensitive young man.

Good Will Huntinghas a 97% rating onRotten Tomatoes.

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The film also stars Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, and several other famous celebrities in cameo roles.

Kristen Wiig, Shirley MacLaine, Kathryn Hahn, and Sean Penn also star.

Stillers hero is a man who always possessed bravery and ingenuity, but only realizes it later in life.

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The cast also includes Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, and Josh Charles.

Despite the coming-of-age narrative, Keating’s voice speaks to many people across different generations.

Wildis as heartbreaking as it is inspirational.

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The Pursuit of Happyness is a drama film based on the life of Chris Gardner, a salesman who chronicled the year he spent his life homeless. Looking to reverse his fortunes and do what’s best for himself and his son, Gardner pursues an unpaid internship that strains his marriage and forces him to struggle against harrowing odds.

Javier Bardem, James Franco, Viola Davis, and Billy Crudup make up the supporting cast.

She only knows she has to keep looking for it.

As he navigates this new approach, Carl experiences a series of unexpected changes and adventures.

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Released in December 2008.

His negative outlook on life forces him to miss out on opportunities and neglect his loved ones.

In adopting this philosophy, Carl learns to embrace life in its full spectrum.

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Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, and Julie Walters also star.

Brooklynis a bittersweet story of self-discovery and belonging.

But it soon becomes clear that these thrilling opportunities require painful sacrifices.

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Good Will Hunting centers around a gifted janitor, Will Hunting, whose mathematical genius is recognized by professors. As he navigates his complex personal life and inner struggles, he is guided by a therapist who helps him confront his past and realize his potential.

Ultimately,this movie is a coming-of-age story of perseveranceand making hard choices.

The film stars Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, and Patty Considine.

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Barbie is a film adaptation of the generational iconic toy directed by Greta Gerwig, who co-wrote the script with Noah Baumbach. The film centers on Margot Robbie’s Barbie who is expelled from Barbieland and travels with Ken (Ryan Gosling) to the real world in search of happiness. The film also stars Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, and several other famous celebrities in cameo roles.

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Based on the short story by James Thurber, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty stars Ben Stiller as the titular character, a mild-mannered employee as Life Magazine who daydreams about a more exciting life for himself. When he is sent on a whirlwind mission by his boss to retrieve a negative of the perfect cover photo for the magazine, Walter finds himself suddenly living the exciting life he has only dreamed about. Kristen Wiig, Shirley MacLaine, Kathryn Hahn, and Sean Penn also star.

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Set in an all-boys prep school in the 1950s, Dead Poets Society follows John Keating (Robin Williams), an English who inspires his students to appreciate poetry, think critically, and see life from a new perspective. The cast also includes Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, and Josh Charles.

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Wild follows a woman embarking on a transformative journey along the Pacific Crest Trail. Driven by the desire to overcome her troubled past, she undertakes a solo hike of over a thousand miles, facing personal challenges and gaining introspective insights along the way.

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Based on the best-selling memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love stars Julia Roberts as Gilbert, a woman who, realizing she is unsatisfied with her life as a regular modern woman, embarks on a journey of self-discovery through a trip to three separate countries: Italy, India, and Bali. Javier Bardem, James Franco, Viola Davis, and Billy Crudup make up the supporting cast.

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Yes Man follows Carl Allen, played by Jim Carrey, who transforms his stagnant life by embracing a self-help program that encourages him to say yes to every opportunity. As he navigates this new approach, Carl experiences a series of unexpected changes and adventures. Released in December 2008.

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Based on the novel by Colm Tóibín, Brooklyn stars Saoirse Ronan as Eilis, a young Irish woman who emigrates to America during the early 1950s. Settling in Brooklyn, New York, Eilis meets and falls in love with a young Italian-American man named Tony, but their relationship is tested when Eilis must return to Ireland after a family tragedy. Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, and Julie Walters also star.

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Pride is a biographical comedy directed by Matthew Warchus. Set in 1984, Pride centers on gay activists in the UK who are determined to assist miners during their strike of the National Union of Mineworkers. The film stars Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, and Patty Considine.

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