10 Movies That Will Motivate You

10. 'Woman in Gold' (2015)

Sixty years after fleeing Vienna, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren) attempts to reclaim family possessions that were seized by the Nazis. Among them is a famous portrait of Maria's beloved Aunt: Gustave Klimt's "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I." With the help of young lawyer Randy (Ryan Reynolds), Maria embarks upon a lengthy legal battle to recover this painting and help other people in a similar situation, but it will not be easy because Austria considers these paintings as national treasures.

9. 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' (2013)

Walter (Ben Stiller), an employee at Life magazine, spends day after day developing photos for the publication. To escape the tedium, Walter inhabits a world of exciting daydreams in which he is the hero. Walter fancies a fellow employee named Cheryl (Kristen Wiig) and would love to date her, but he feels unworthy. However, he gets a chance to have a real adventure when Life's new owners send him on a mission to obtain the perfect photo for the final print issue. Music from Of Monster and Men is a big treat and works perfectly with stunning cinematography of the movie.

8. 'Lady Bird' (2017)

Lady Bird is an emotional story set in Sacramento, California. Lady Bird follows the title character's (Saoirse Ronan) senior year in high school, including her first romance, her participation in the school play and her college applications. With incredible performances by Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf, the movie is just pure gold.

7. 'The Social Network' (2010)

Based on the life story of Mark Zuckerberg—one of the youngest billionaires ever. The movie reminds us that sometimes one good idea can be a life-changing success. The origins of one of the most important social media- Facebook.

6. Hidden Figures (2016)

Three brilliant African-American women at NASA—Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history. Very empowerment cinema with an amazing cast, beautiful soundtrack and inspirational, based on facts story.

5. 'The Hundred-Foot Journey' (2014)

Hassan (Manish Dayal) is a very talented culinary novice. When he and his family are displaced from their native India and settle in a small French village, they decide to open an Indian restaurant. However, Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the proprietress of a famous, elegant restaurant just 100 feet away, strongly objects. War erupts between the two establishments until Mallory recognizes Kadam's impressive skills and takes him under her wing.

4. 'Desert Flower' (2009)

A beautiful, based on facts story of Waris Dirie—Somali model, author, actress, and social activist. The honest, inspirational story about a woman who escapes from Somalia to find a better life in London. With incredible Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine, The Shape of Water) playing the supporting role of Marylin the movie is one of the most motivational stories I've ever seen/heard in my life.

3. 'I Feel Pretty' (2018)

With one of the funniest comedians in the world—Amy Schumer in a leading role, incredible Michelle Williams as hilarious Avery LeClaire and guest stars such as iconic Naomi Campbell and Emily Ratajkowski. A woman struggling with insecurity wakes up from a fall believing she is the most beautiful woman on the planet. Even though the reviews on the movie were not great- I enjoyed it. It's definitely funny and worth watching.

2. 'Billy Elliot' (2000)

The life of 11-year-old Billy Elliot is forever changed one day when he stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. He demonstrates his raw talent which is being noticed by the class' instructor, Mrs. Wilkinson (Julie Walters). A story about determination and finding in life things that really make you happy.

1. 'La La Land' (2016)

I think that every actor can somehow relate to this movie. Working in a coffee shop while practicing the script, trying to coordinate your work schedule with auditions and acting classes, dealing with rejection. La La Land reminds us—actors, as well as all the other people working in different industries that we are all work in progress and that success comes with time. When you have a dream, you work hard and you're kind to people around you-you will succeed sooner or later. Don't focus on disappointments and the final result- focus on the journey.