Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "inspirational"

1. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

PG | 130 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

Director: Frank Capra | Stars: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell

Votes: 498,962

2. A Million Miles Away (2023)

PG | 121 min | Biography, Drama

A biopic about Jose Hernandez and his path from a farm worker to becoming an engineer and an astronaut. A tale of perseverance, community and sacrifice to accomplish a seemingly impossible dream.

Director: Alejandra Márquez Abella | Stars: Michael Peña, Rosa Salazar, Julio Cesar Cedillo, Veronica Falcón

Votes: 21,527

3. Dangal (2016)

Not Rated | 161 min | Action, Biography, Drama

Former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his two wrestler daughters struggle towards glory at the Commonwealth Games in the face of societal oppression.

Director: Nitesh Tiwari | Stars: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra

Votes: 210,596 | Gross: $12.39M

4. Loving (2016)

PG-13 | 123 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court's historic 1967 decision.

Director: Jeff Nichols | Stars: Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton, Will Dalton, Dean Mumford

Votes: 36,365 | Gross: $7.70M

5. The Grizzlies (2018)

R | 102 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

In a small Arctic town struggling with the highest suicide rate in North America, a group of Inuit students' lives are transformed when they are introduced to the sport of lacrosse.

Director: Miranda de Pencier | Stars: Jack Anawak, Fred Bailey, Seth Burke, Mary Buscemi

Votes: 2,677

6. Hero at Large (1980)

PG | 98 min | Comedy, Romance

A struggling actor buying milk stops a robbery while wearing a superhero uniform, promoting a movie. The unknown hero decides to try again. Can he impress his cute neighbor?

Director: Martin Davidson | Stars: John Ritter, Anne Archer, Bert Convy, Kevin McCarthy

Votes: 1,828 | Gross: $15.93M

7. The Secret Path (1999 TV Movie)

Unrated | 120 min | Biography, Drama

A drama about a young, neglected white girl in the rural South who, with the help of an unlikely couple, finds the solace and nurturing needed to transform her downtrodden life.

Director: Bruce Pittman | Stars: Della Reese, Crystal Bernard, Madeline Zima, Yvonne Zima

Votes: 708

8. Camp Cool Kids (2017 Video)

TV-PG | 104 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery

Encouraged by his quirky grandfather, a young boy faces his fears at summer camp.

Director: Lisa Arnold | Stars: Connor Rosen, Logan Shroyer, Michael Gross, Leigh-Allyn Baker

Votes: 602

9. Unsinkable (2022)

60 min | Documentary

Alan Corcoran's 500-km length of Ireland sea swim has all the hallmarks of a fascinating documentary. Unsinkable explores a person's journey through grief, channelling negative emotions into a meaningful, hopeful, inspiring adventure.

Directors: Alan Corcoran, Peter Grogan

10. Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 102 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The story of the New Orleans-born crooner who began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement.

Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Danielle Brooks, Olivia Washington, Joaquina Kalukango, Jason Dirden

Votes: 691

11. Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher (2021)

TV-14 | 96 min | Biography, Drama, History

A remarkable story inspired by the life of renowned Chickasaw cattleman Montford T. Johnson, a man who overcame great hardships to establish a ranching empire along the famous cattle highway of the American West, the Chisolm Trail.

Director: Nathan Frankowski | Stars: Martin Sensmeier, Dermot Mulroney, Tommy Flanagan, James Landry Hébert

Votes: 1,002

12. Waiting for the Miracle to Come (2018)

Unrated | 75 min | Drama, Fantasy

A young woman receives a cryptic letter from her recently deceased father, which sends her on a journey into the past and leads to a discovery that will change her family forever.

Director: Lian Lunson | Stars: Charlotte Rampling, Willie Nelson, Sophie Lowe, Todd Terry

Votes: 228

13. Ejen Ali: The Movie (2019)

TV-G | 97 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After being accidentally recruited as a spy, 12-year-old Ejen Ali has now grown to embrace his role in secret agency Meta Advance Tactical Agency (MATA) to protect the futuristic city of Cyberaya from outside threats.

Director: Muhammad Usamah Zaid | Stars: Ida Rahayu, Noorhayati Maslini, Shafiq Isa, Azman Zulkiply

Votes: 1,347

14. Pastor's Kid (II) (2024)

R | 90 min | Biography, Drama

In this raw true story of faith and redemption, college student, Riley grapples with her identity after years of abuse and religious hypocrisy. She must face this painful past to find healing.

Director: Benjamin Ironside Koppin | Stars: Courtney Bandeko, James C. Burns, Matthew Jones, Giovanni Jones

Votes: 29

15. Secret Agent Dingledorf and His Trusty Dog Splat (2021)

PG | 89 min | Comedy, Family

Using quirky inventions from a spy backpack, young Bernie Dingledorf, his dog, and two best friends, are the only ones who can save the world by facing bullies, thwarting circus clowns and destroying Dr. Chuckles evil laugh generator.

Director: Billy Dickson | Stars: Zackary Arthur, Paul Johansson, Jason Dolley, Shiloh Nelson

Votes: 98

16. Remember the Goal (2016)

PG | 88 min | Drama, Sport

A new female coach fresh out of college takes over the cross country program at an all girls private Christian school and tries to lead them to their first state title.

Director: Dave Christiano | Stars: Allee Sutton Hethcoat, Quinn Alexis, Sydney Marks, Jayla Palmer

Votes: 378 | Gross: $0.12M

17. Immortal Stone of Nirvana (2020)

16+ | 113 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Plagued by bulling from the Lu family, Lin Dong decides to enter the competition in Qingyang Town.

Director: Suiqiang Huo | Stars: Wang Luojia, Marina Li, Tao Cheng, Angel Fuhe

Votes: 128

18. Lost Treasure of Jesse James (2020)

98 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A backwoods team of Missouri kids race to solve a 100 year old mystery and save their friends in this family friendly action adventure. Chased deep into ancient caves they must escape treasure hunters hot on their trail or be lost forever.

Director: Adam Boster | Stars: Scott Innes, Steve Montana, Jessica Ambuehl, Jaidyn Franz

Votes: 297

19. Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon (2022)

115 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

At the end of his rope, Johnny Cash stumbled into a cave and laid down in the dark. But death didn't come calling; God did. JOHNNY CASH: THE REDEMPTION OF AN AMERICAN ICON is the untold story of how "The Man in Black" saw the light.

Director: Ben Smallbone | Stars: Johnny Cash, John Carter Cash, Sheryl Crow, Wynonna Judd

Votes: 196

20. Urban Country (2018)

TV-PG | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A troubled young girl must choose between a carefree and exciting life in the city and a hard-work, no-frills country lifestyle in order to learn who she really is and what she wants out of life.

Director: Teddy Smith | Stars: Brighton Sharbino, Lou Diamond Phillips, C. Thomas Howell, Jason London

Votes: 350

21. Chuck Norris vs. Communism (2015)

Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

In the oppressive 1980s communist Romania, the smuggled VHS tapes of banned Hollywood films become an inspirational ray of hope. A hybrid feature about the magic of film and the power it has to change lives.

Director: Ilinca Calugareanu | Stars: Irina Margareta Nistor, Teodor Zamfir, Mircea Cojocaru, Vlad Craioveanu

Votes: 2,457

22. My Story for You (2018)

TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A resilient IT developer finds success at his company and meets the love of his life. But when the economy crashes, he needs to reboot his career to save his love.

Stars: Shuang Zheng, Jin Luo, Yishang Zhang, Hanchen Pang

Votes: 27

23. Twice Colonized (2023)

91 min | Documentary, Drama

Renowned Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter who has led a lifelong fight for the rights of her people. When her youngest son unexpectedly passes away, Aaju embarks on a personal journey to bring her colonizers in both Canada and Denmark to justice.

Director: Lin Alluna | Stars: Aleqa Hammond, Paninnguaq Heilmann, Asta Helms, Anne Kirstine Hermann

Votes: 102

24. Runaway Hearts (2015)

PG | 95 min | Drama, Family, Romance

At a poignant moment in their lives, 11-year-old Tevin and his 5-year-old sister Angel escape their dysfunctional home to live in the streets. With nowhere to go, Tevin and Angel meet two people who need a miracle just as badly as they do.

Director: Keith Alan Morris | Stars: John Schneider, Wendell Pierce, Ali Landry Monteverde, Jay Kenneth Johnson

Votes: 220

25. Romance (2020)

Drama, Fantasy, Romance

The story of the meeting of two people who never should have met. A passionate love story that twists the hands of fate and changes lives.

Stars: Pierre Deladonchamps, Olga Kurylenko, Pierre Perrier, Barbara Schulz

Votes: 122

26. A Wrestling Christmas Miracle (2020)

90 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Stupid crooks hold the only copy of a youth's movie for ransom while his father's away in Africa staging a wrestling-based coup.

Director: Chris T. Anthony | Stars: Mario Del Vecchio, Buddy Fitzpatrick, Julie McCullough, Candy Fox

Votes: 187

27. Back from the Edge

Short, Drama, Thriller | Pre-production

Sometimes life pushes too hard, and you need someone to pull you back from the edge, even if it is yourself.

Directors: Christopher Bela, Paige Suzanne | Star: Laura Mitchell

28. We Meet Again

Short, Thriller | Post-production

Separated fraternal twins, Sevania and Stephanie, whose lives are directed by two opposite paths finally meet after years of separation. Will this reunion save the one who is lost or will things spiral even further into darkness?

Directors: Alice Boose, Nazarene Rhodes, Marcus A Siler | Stars: Breanna Wade, Porsche Green, Tina Ann Brock, Marcus A Siler

29. The Vision (2015 Video)

Short, Drama

The beginning of The Vision starts off with a man looking straight up into the air while being suspended, and finishes with the man seated and looking down peering at a red rose in his hand... See full summary »

Directors: Christopher Bela, Paige Suzanne | Stars: Kayla Cheyenne, James Joseph Pulido

Votes: 226

30. Weapon & Soul (2016– )

Action, Drama, Fantasy

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Stars: Yuchang Peng, Ayunga, Yiming Weng, Xuening Sun

Votes: 5

31. Worst to First: A Teen Baseball Miracle (2023)

54 min | Drama, Sport

Koshiyama High baseball team advances to finals after beating Hoshiba High. Costs a lot to participate in Koshien tourney though. Club members determined to make finals despite financial issues.

Stars: Yuichiro Aida, Sakura Ando, Miu Arai, Kazuyuki Asano

Votes: 29

32. Son of a Mother (2022)

111 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

É para quem está com saudade de gargalhar com Paulo Gustavo. O documentário 'FILHO DA MÃE' acompanha os bastidores da última turnê do ator: um show musical com a mãe, Dona Déa, sua grande ... See full summary »

Directors: Susana Garcia, Jú Amaral | Stars: Paulo Gustavo, Fil Braz, Ingrid Guimarães, IZA

Votes: 424

33. Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom (2022)

75 min | Documentary

A Black American is troubled by the legacy of American slavery and the misuse of Christianity to justify it. He travels throughout Texas discovering how the Juneteenth reveals faith and a fight for freedom in an unjust society.

Director: Ya'Ke Smith | Stars: Rasool Berry, Lecrae, Opal Lee

Votes: 17

34. The Weight of Water (2018)

Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography

Erik is totally blind and is solo kayaking the length of the Grand Canyon. In Lava Falls, a large dangerous rapid, he discovers that despite what people might say, barriers can be real and they hurt .. a lot.

Director: Michael Brown | Stars: Lonnie Bedwell, Steven Mace, Timmy O'Neill, Rob Raker

Votes: 50

35. 7 Days: The story of Blind Dave Heeley (2019)

45 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Dave Heeley has decided to run one of the toughest marathons in the world, the "Sevens" - 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. The only problem is that Dave is completely blind.

Directors: Dominic Higgins, Ian Higgins | Stars: James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Finty Williams, Carl Wharton

Votes: 24

36. Mentawai - Souls of the Forest (2023)

75 min | Documentary

The last indigenous people of the archipelagos of Sumatra: a culture on the verge of extinction - with the latest geopolitical developments, the destruction of their habitat reaches the ... See full summary »

Director: Joo Peter

37. Humorous Phases of Funny Faces (1906)

3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

A cartoonist draws faces and figures on a blackboard - and they come to life.

Director: J. Stuart Blackton | Star: J. Stuart Blackton

Votes: 1,459

38. Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story (2000 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 120 min | Biography, Drama

R&B singer Natalie Cole narrates this docudrama about her life, adapted from her autobiography.

Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Natalie Cole, Diahann Carroll, James McDaniel, Randy J. Goodwin

Votes: 194

39. Gryphon (1990 TV Movie)

55 min | Family

When Rickey and his friends put a snake in the desk of the new substitute teacher, to their surprise, she lovingly picks it up and puts it around her neck. Soon her strange stories of the ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Cullingham | Stars: Alexis Cruz, Nico Hughes, Edward O'Connor, Virgilio Martí

Votes: 59

40. The Prayer List (2020)

103 min | Drama

Olympic hopeful sees her dreams shattered only to be guided to champion a more meaningful cause.

Director: Stevie Fernandez | Stars: Mark Sherwood, Kelsey LaCourse, Svetlana Simmons, Sarah Ehambe

Votes: 71

41. Suatu Ketika (2019)

93 min | Drama, Sport

A group of underprivileged local school kids go against all odds to form a soccer team to compete in the JG Davidson Cup tournament to fight the reigning champion - the highly privileged British school, St James.

Director: Prakash Murugiah | Stars: Namron, Pekin Ibrahim, Danial Akmal Fariz, Dheva Naish

Votes: 50

42. Rabb Di Awaaz

Comedy, Drama | Post-production

As ratings drop, and the radio station struggles hard to stay afloat in the post-pandemic world, a contestant on the show offers a fresh perspective at life.

Director: Ojaswwee Sharma | Stars: Abhinav Sharma, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Mohit Verma, Abhilasha Sidana

43. Pure (XV)

Comedy, Crime, Drama | Announced

Final entry in Adrian Tofei and Duru Yücel's trilogy which includes Be My Cat: A Film for Anne (2015) and We Put the World to Sleep.

Director: Adrian Tofei | Star: Duru Yücel

44. How to Look Good Naked (2020– )

60 min | Reality-TV

Gok Wan hosts this rebooted version of his popular British make-over show from the Nineties and Noughties.

Star: Gok Wan

45. The Color of Courage (1998 TV Movie)

PG | 91 min | Drama

In Thurgood Marshall's Supreme Court case Sipes vs. McGhee, a homeowners' association tries to kick a Black family out of their neighborhood.

Director: Lee Rose | Stars: Linda Hamilton, Lynn Whitfield, Bruce Greenwood, Roger Guenveur Smith

Votes: 386

46. In Liebe L. - with love l. (2023)

15 min | Short

Jane's life in a big city is monotonous and every day feels the same. One day she finds a mysterious note on her doorstep that takes her out of the dreariness of her daily grind and aducts ... See full summary »

Directors: Max Fritzsching, Chariklia Krause | Stars: Nadine Klein, Ingo Baumert, Malea Baumert, Marie Baumert

Votes: 13

47. You Must Remember This (1992 TV Movie)

103 min | Drama, Sport

A woman and a friend of hers investigate the mysterious past of Uncle Buddy. Among his properties they find a trunk he had received and never opened before.

Director: Helaine Head | Stars: Tim Reid, Vonte Sweet, Vonetta McGee, María Celedonio

Votes: 50

48. Vitha (2019)

15 min | Short, Biography | Completed

A true story of the dancer Vithabai Narayangaonkar, who performs in a live show while her pregnancy is due only to return to the stage after delivering the baby midway.

Director: Avishkar Bharadwaj | Stars: Sulekha Talwalkar, Ajit Shidhaye

49. The Ultimate Gift (2022 TV Special)

Drama

In the United States, pregnancy out of wedlock used to carry a social stigma. Between 1945 and 1985 over four and one-half million unwed pregnant young girls/women, as an alternative to ... See full summary »

Director: Jo-Ann Wilhelm | Stars: Cary Anderson, Makenna Bryant, Spencer Cadieux, Lisa Deveaux

50. Ultra-Girl (2018)

13 min | Short, Drama

After sinking into a deep depression, riddled with writer's block and frustration, a comic creator is visited by his own caped creation: Ultra-Girl. Will she be able to inspire the man who made her? Or is this the end for both of them?

Director: Chris R. Notarile | Stars: Roberto Lombardi, Lindsey Bean, Edward Kasper, Laura Van Yck

Votes: 16