5 Inspirational Movies To Watch in Netflix

Ever since the president announced the start of the Community Quarantine (Lockdown), Netflix has been the “lockdown buddy” for most of us.

This streaming giant has been our redemption during these times. So to uplift our spirits even more, here’s our Top 5 list of Movies that you should watch in Netflix. This is our #NetflixLockdownList in no particular order.

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1. Pursuit of Happyness

PLOT: When Christ and his son are evicted, they face trying times as a desperate Chris accepts an unpaid internship at a stock brokerage firm.
STARRING: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton
GENRES: Movies Based on Real Life, US Movies, Dramas
THIS MOVIE IS: Heartfelt, Feel – Good, Inspiring
OUR THOUGHTS: This is definitely one of our faves! Everything about this movie just screams inspirational most specially seeing how the main character struggled throughout the movie. If you are a parent, you’ll definitely relate with Will Smith’s character here and how it depicts a father and son bond that is emotionally wrenching.

2. The Blind Side

PLOT: In this sports drama based on a true story, an affluent couple takes in a homeless teenager and nurtures his growth into a football powerhouse.
STARRING: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaronn
GENRES: Movies Based on Real Life, US Movies, Movies Based on Books
THIS MOVIE IS: Heartfelt, Inspiring
OUR THOUGHTS: Another fave, The Blind Side will show you the role of humanity. How one can change a person’s life but simply trusting them. Add some love and acceptance to the mixture and you got yourself a World renowned Football player and an incredible son.

3. Joy

PLOT: The inspiring true story of a woman whose simple invention might make her a millionaire — if she can survive her dysfunctional family.
STARRING: Jennifer Lawrence, Edgar Ramirez, Robert De Niro
GENRES: US Movies, Comedies, Dramas
THIS MOVIE IS: Inspiring, Emotional
OUR THOUGHTS: While I was on my search for an inspiring movie to lift my spirit following the Taal eruption, I stumbled upon Joy. Watching this movie will remind you that in life, you need guts and an unlimited amount of passion to succeed.

4. Self Made: Madam CJ Walker

PLOT: Aspiring to be more than a washerwoman, Sarah grows determined to sell Addie’s hair product. But when she’s cruelly rebuffed, the gloves come off.
STARRING: Octavia Spencer, Tiffany Haddish, Blair Underwood
GENRES: Movies Based on Real Life, US Movies, Movies Based on Books
THIS MOVIE IS: Heartfelt, Inspiring
OUR THOUGHTS: Self made will inspire you to break boundaries and norms. This will inspire you on facing your self doubts head on and will show you that anyone has the power to change the world, but not everyone will.

5. Coach Carter

PLOT: Controversial basketball coach Ken Carter puts school before sports and benches his undefeated high school team for poor academic performance.
STARRING: Samuel L. Jackson, Rob Brown, Channing Tatum
GENRES: Movies Based on Real Life, US Movies, Dramas
THIS MOVIE IS: Heartfelt, Inspiring
OUR THOUGHTS: For basketball fans out there, this is for you. This is a movie that challenges our current system and highlights more emphasis on education rather that just being athletes. It’s filled with great life stories which you shouldn’t miss.

As Cinematic Wedding videographers, Movies play a huge part in creating our Wedding videos. Films continuously inpires us and challenges us to create better wedding videos everytime. I hope you enjoyed our Top 5 List of Inspirational Movies to Watch in Netflix! Let us know in the comments what you liked best!