TOP 12 films to change the way you think about the meaning of life

Hello dear readers of my blog! I want to continue the topic of finding your destiny and offer you the top films that change consciousness and the meaning of life. I recommend watching these soulful films, because they prompt you to search for something new, make you think about your attitude towards yourself, towards other people and various events.

Due to the fact that there is a lot of empathy for the main characters, we unwittingly compare ourselves and our lives with their values ​​and actions. And this pushes you to think and change your views about your life. These spiritual pictures help to find a resource that can be relied upon in difficult situations, especially when the meaning of one’s existence is lost. Indeed, many difficulties arise on our way, which sometimes cause feelings of powerlessness, and examples of other people’s stories can support those moments when it seems that there is no way out.

So start:

Top 12 films about the meaning of life

1. Awakening 1990 – IMDb: 7.80

A middle-aged and attentive doctor, played by Robin Williams, got a job in a clinic for immobilized patients. Experimentally, he finds a cure that brings back to life from a catatonic stupor. His first test subject was Leonard (Robert De Niro), who had been the victim of an encephalitis epidemic as a child. The first successful attempt inspired the treatment of other patients. This drama is based on real events, and I recommend watching it to those who have lost the value of their own lives. It is very inspiring for the quality of living every minute that is given to us.

2. I am Sam 2001 – IMDb: 7.60

This is a powerful drama to reflect on what it means to be a parent. Sam (Sean Penn), the protagonist, is mentally retarded and has an intelligence level of 7 years old. But one day, thanks to a casual relationship, he had a daughter, who was selected by social services, believing that she was ahead of her father in development at her seven years. Sam couldn’t take it and hired lawyer Rita, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, to help get the baby back. It was not an easy struggle to defend their rights, because many were not on the side of the protagonist. Fatherly love inspired Rita to realize her parental mistakes and she decides to make every effort to win.

3. Seven Lives 2008 – IMDb: 7.70

A powerful picture of how to redeem yourself and find new goals. One day, Tim (Will Smith) gets into an accident that kills seven people. The inability to live with such a mental burden pushes Tim to commit suicide. But he found another way out, with the help of which he decided to save other people’s lives. Thus, bringing meaning to your existence. Thanks to his brother’s ID, he poses as a tax inspector and sets off on a journey to meet seven strangers for whom he will make a gift at the cost of his life.

4. Devil’s Advocate 1997 – IMDb: 7.50

Kevin is a great lawyer who wins cases by covering up criminals. He is noticed by the head of a large legal corporation, inviting him to cooperate. It provides prestigious housing and a decent level of wages. In exchange for the fact that now he will protect millionaire criminals. Only a change in the values ​​of Kevin, played by Keanu Reeves, leads to the loss of his beloved wife, morality and a sense of happiness. Soon he realizes his mistakes, but it will be too late to change something.

5. Schindler’s List 1993 – IMDb: 8.90

An amazing film about two polarities — humanity and cruelty. The mercy of the spendthrift and womanizer Oskar Schindler knows no bounds. He organized an enamel factory, hiring Polish Jews to work. But an order was received to liquidate them in the Auschwitz camp, and in order to save his business, he decided to help his workers. Over time, realizing that he was doing this because of a sincere desire to save the lives of innocent people. A picture was created based on real events from the life of Oscar, thanks to which more than a thousand people survived.

6. Inappropriate person 2006 – IMDb: 7.40

The protagonist named Andreas finds himself in the dream city of many people. There are clean streets, prosperous residents and a complete absence of problems. He gets a prestigious job, finds a wife and everything seems to be fine, but something haunts him.

People around are like robots, they do not experience any emotions. Including the joy of carefree days. An interesting story that helps to reconsider your attitude to life.

7. Good year 2006 – IMDb: 6.90

Successful trader Max Skinner (Russell Crowe) has inherited a winery in Provence. Deprived of any nostalgia for the places of his childhood, he decides to sell it. But it turned out that there are still contenders for the inheritance — the illegitimate daughter of the late uncle. The series of events that happened to this couple in the fight for the vineyards changes Max’s life forever. This picture inspires to change the perception of reality, values ​​and aspirations.

8. The smell of a woman 1992 – IMDb: 8.00

Retired Colonel Frank wants to celebrate Thanksgiving in a posh hotel, accompanied by beautiful women with a glass of expensive booze. But relatives, instead of the fair sex, hire a student assistant for a symbolic amount. After all, Frank lost his sight and he needs an escort. A joint trip completely changed the lives of both completely opposite people.

9. One week 2008 – IMDb: 7.10

Ben Tyler, having learned that he has cancer of the fourth stage, and instead of becoming a patient and joining the fight for life, he buys an old motorcycle and goes on a trip. In the face of death, he realizes how interesting life is after all and does not want to waste time on treatment, which is unlikely to help. Meeting new people, unusual incidents helped him take a fresh look at life. He began to appreciate the last days, realizing that, perhaps for the first time, he felt the pleasure of every minute spent as he wanted, in dreams, desires and risks.

10. Wild 2014 – IMDb: 7.10

A divorce from her husband and the death of her mother lead Cheryl, played by Reese Witherspoon, into a prolonged depression. She feels pain and emptiness. But, instead of indulging in suffering, she decides to test herself by going all alone to conquer the highest sections of the Sierra Nevada ridge. The long journey forces her to feel and re-live the pain of loss, thanks to which, over time, she discovers the strength to live and move on.

11. In the wild 2007 – IMDb: 8.20

Based on a true story from the life of Christopher’s boyfriend, who gave all his money to a charitable foundation and went on a hitchhiking trip. For two years he wandered, took various part-time jobs and at the same time was absolutely happy, having discovered a new life for himself, not dependent on the amount of money.

12. Where the dream lives 2014 – IMDb: 6.60

Calvin was a successful sportsman who once played baseball but has now become an alcoholic. This dependence appeared on the background of a very difficult relationship with an adult daughter, whom he raised alone. But one day in the store, he met a guy with Down syndrome, and this meeting changed his perception of his daughter, which subsequently affected their relationship and life in general.

Conclusion

If you are interested in the topic of the meaning of life. I recommend that you read a previously published article on the blog: “10 tips for finding the meaning of life in 30 years and later.”

I also recommend that you familiarize yourself with previously published selections of films on my blog. Here is the link: “TOP 6 films that motivate you to start moving towards your goal.”

That’s all, dear reader! Enjoy watching and memorable moments that change your life for the better.