Most Inspiring Movies
by jenniferschargers | created - 08 May 2014 | updated - 08 May 2014 | PublicA list of inspirational and uplifting movies.
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1. God's Not Dead (2014)
PG | 113 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
College philosophy professor Mr. Radisson's curriculum is challenged by his new student, Josh, who believes God exists.
Director: Harold Cronk | Stars: Shane Harper, Kevin Sorbo, David A.R. White, Dean Cain
Votes: 44,964 | Gross: $60.76M
2. Home Run (2013)
PG-13 | 113 min | Drama, Sport
A pro ball player with a substance abuse problem is forced into rehab in his hometown, finding new hope when he gets honest about his checkered past, and takes on coaching duties for a misfit Little League team.
Director: David Boyd | Stars: Scott Elrod, Dorian Brown Pham, Charles Henry Wyson, James Devoti
Votes: 3,328 | Gross: $2.86M
3. Facing the Giants (2006)
PG | 111 min | Drama, Sport
A losing coach and his underdog football team face their giants of fear and failure on and off the field, with surprising results.
Director: Alex Kendrick | Stars: Alex Kendrick, Shannen Fields, Jason McLeod, Tracy Goode
Votes: 18,067 | Gross: $10.18M
4. Flywheel (2003)
Not Rated | 120 min | Drama
A dishonest used-car salesman decides to become the salesman that God wants him to be--with surprising results.
Director: Alex Kendrick | Stars: Rosetta Harris Armstrong, Lisa Arnold, Blake Bailey, Jansen Barnes
Votes: 4,665
5. What Would Jesus Do? (2010)
PG | 94 min | Drama
A group of Americans--a singer, a newspaper editor, a pastor, and a real-estate mogul--vow to walk in the steps of Jesus. Every day, every decision, becomes a turning point in their lives as they ask themselves "What Would Jesus Do?"
Director: Thomas Makowski | Stars: John Schneider, Maxine Bahns, Adam Gregory, Mark Arnold
Votes: 878
6. Courageous (I) (2011)
PG-13 | 129 min | Drama
When a tragedy strikes close to home, four police officers struggle with their faith and their roles as husbands and fathers. Together they make a decision that will change all of their lives.
Director: Alex Kendrick | Stars: Alex Kendrick, Ken Bevel, Kevin Downes, Renee Jewell
Votes: 21,591 | Gross: $34.52M
7. The 5th Quarter (2010)
PG-13 | 101 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Driven by the tragic and fatal car crash that took the life of his fifteen year old brother Luke, and wearing Luke's number 5 jersey, Jon Abbate helps to lead the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to the most successful season in school history.
Director: Rick Bieber | Stars: Ryan Merriman, Andie MacDowell, Aidan Quinn, Michael Harding
Votes: 1,691 | Gross: $0.40M
8. The Bible (2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Drama, War
A religious dramatic miniseries about God's creation and physical landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Stars: Keith David, Robert Powell, Jake Canuso, Diogo Morgado
Votes: 12,354
9. The Passion of the Christ (2004)
R | 127 min | Drama
Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.
Director: Mel Gibson | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov
Votes: 251,237 | Gross: $370.78M
10. Last Ounce of Courage (2012)
PG | 101 min | Drama, War
Years after his father's death, the son of a fallen soldier tries to reconnect with his grandfather, who is still grieving the loss of his son.
Directors: Darrel Campbell, Kevin McAfee | Stars: Marshall R. Teague, Jennifer O'Neill, Rusty Joiner, Fred Williamson
Votes: 2,116 | Gross: $3.31M
11. Fireproof (2008)
PG | 122 min | Drama, Romance
In an attempt to save his marriage, a firefighter uses a 40-day experiment known as "The Love Dare."
Director: Alex Kendrick | Stars: Kirk Cameron, Erin Bethea, Ken Bevel, Stephen Dervan
Votes: 24,150 | Gross: $33.46M
12. The Prince of Egypt (1998)
PG | 99 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Egyptian Prince Moses learns of his identity as a Hebrew and his destiny to become the chosen deliverer of his people.
Directors: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells | Stars: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock
Votes: 146,462 | Gross: $101.22M
13. Ring the Bell (2013)
PG | 97 min | Drama
A fast-talking pro sports agent goes to a small town in hopes of convincing a high school baseball star to skip college for the big leagues, but getting to know the kid and the townsfolk makes him re-examine his values and outlook on life.
Director: Thomas Weber | Stars: Ryan Scharoun, Ashley Nicole Anderson, Casey Bond, Madison Miller
Votes: 466
14. The Ultimate Gift (2006)
PG | 114 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A deceased billionaire leaves his spoiled adult grandson a series of odd tasks to perform in order to receive "the ultimate gift," with the resentful grandson having no idea what that might be.
Director: Michael O. Sajbel | Stars: Drew Fuller, James Garner, Abigail Breslin, Bill Cobbs
Votes: 20,443 | Gross: $3.44M
15. The Ultimate Life (2013)
PG | 105 min | Drama, Romance
A billionaire with questionable priorities re-examines his life after discovering his grandfather's journal.
Director: Michael Landon Jr. | Stars: Logan Bartholomew, Peter Fonda, Ali Hillis, Lee Meriwether
Votes: 1,655 | Gross: $1.33M
16. Soul Surfer (2011)
PG | 112 min | Biography, Drama, Family
Bethany Hamilton, a professional surfer, loses her left arm in a shark attack. Unwilling to pay attention to the gravity of her situation, Bethany decides to get back into the ocean and surf again.
Director: Sean McNamara | Stars: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, Carrie Underwood
Votes: 52,918 | Gross: $43.85M
17. Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Biography, Drama
Biography of Ben Carson who grew up to be Dr. Ben Carson, a world famous neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins.
Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Kimberly Elise, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Alora Adams
Votes: 15,912
18. Hardflip (2012)
PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Drama
After growing up with his single mom, skateboarder Caleb, 18, finds his busy, rich architect dad. He contacts him, when his mom's hospitalized with cancer. He joins a skateboard competition, when rent's up.
Director: Johnny Remo | Stars: Randy Wayne, John Schneider, Rosanna Arquette, Sean Michael Afable
Votes: 863 | Gross: $0.10M
19. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
PG | 143 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
While playing, Lucy and her siblings find a wardrobe that lands them in a mystical place called Narnia. Here they realize that it was fated and they must now unite with Aslan to defeat an evil queen.
Director: Andrew Adamson | Stars: Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes
Votes: 428,209 | Gross: $291.71M
20. The Blind Side (2009)
PG-13 | 129 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All-American football player and first-round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Director: John Lee Hancock | Stars: Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Jae Head
Votes: 360,651 | Gross: $255.96M
21. Letters to God (2010)
PG | 110 min | Drama
A young boy fighting cancer writes letters to God, touching lives in his neighborhood and community and inspiring hope among everyone he encounters. An unsuspecting substitute postman with ... See full summary »
Directors: David Nixon, Patrick Doughtie | Stars: Tanner Maguire, Jeffrey Johnson, Robyn Lively, Lisa Curtis
Votes: 5,272 | Gross: $2.85M
22. The Grace Card (2010)
PG-13 | 101 min | Drama
Everything can change in an instant, and take a lifetime to unravel. Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships by extending and receiving God's grace. Offer The Grace Card, and never underestimate the power of God's love.
Director: David G. Evans | Stars: Michael Joiner, Michael Higgenbottom, Louis Gossett Jr., Joy Parmer Moore
Votes: 3,271 | Gross: $2.43M
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