Here are four of the best movies to watch if you need to restore your faith in humanity.
Starring Ben Stiller as Walter Mitty, the movie is about living life to the fullest. Walter is a daydreamer who has worked at Life magazine for 16 years. And that’s basically all he’s done for almost two decades–go to and from work. However, when Walter is faced with the very real possibility of losing his job, he goes on an adventure that could save the company from being downsized, saving his job and others’ roles too.
Amélie (Audrey Tautou) is a young Parisian waitress who makes it her mission to help others find happiness. In a whimsical, dreamy film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Amélie will remind you that collective happiness is the key to individual happiness and fulfillment. There’s really no salve like doing something kind for someone else.
You can’t talk about films to restore your faith in humanity without mentioning Forrest Gump. A classic for a reason, Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, a man with a sharply low IQ but a deeply hopeful disposition. Despite his low intelligence, Gump still lives a vast, beautiful life full of love, wonder,
The Pursuit of Happyness, based on a true story, follows the year Chris Gardner and his son spent homeless in San Francisco, California. Chris (Will Smith) is a hardworking, ambitious man in a deeply unfortunate position after he loses his job as a salesman. He and his son are evicted from their apartment and must live on the streets of San Francisco as a result. Despite the vast hardships of being without housing and income, Gardner is steadfast in his belief in himself and keeps working to eventually land back on his feet.
The Pursuit of Happyness is an emotional journey, one that reminds us of the power of faith, perseverance, and the human spirit.
