10 Must-Watch Dramatic Films About Life Goals

Description: Set in a conservative prep school, this film follows an English teacher who inspires his students to seize the day and make their lives extraordinary, emphasizing the importance of following one's passion over societal expectations.

Fact: Robin Williams won a Golden Globe for his role as John Keating. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Description: Over the course of several years, a young man sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit forms an unlikely friendship with a fellow inmate, both finding hope and purpose in their shared dream of freedom.

Fact: Despite its critical acclaim, the film was not a box office hit initially. It has since become one of the most beloved films of all time.

Description: Will Hunting, a genius janitor at MIT, must confront his past and decide what he wants from life after being discovered by a professor who sees his potential.

Fact: The screenplay was written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who both won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: This film chronicles the life of John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, who struggles with schizophrenia while trying to achieve his intellectual goals.

Fact: Russell Crowe was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of John Nash. The film won four Oscars, including Best Picture.

Description: Walter Mitty, a daydreamer who escapes his mundane life through elaborate fantasies, embarks on a real-life adventure to find a missing negative, learning to live life to the fullest in the process.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations around the world, including Iceland, Greenland, and New York City. It was inspired by James Thurber's short story of the same name.

Description: This film tells the true story of Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman who becomes homeless with his young son, all while pursuing a better life through an unpaid internship at a brokerage firm. It's a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of never giving up on your dreams.

Fact: Will Smith's son, Jaden Smith, plays his on-screen son in the film. The movie was shot in San Francisco, where the real events took place.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows Christopher McCandless as he abandons his possessions and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness, seeking a deeper understanding of life.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations, including the actual bus where McCandless lived in Alaska. Emile Hirsch lost 40 pounds to portray McCandless accurately.

Description: Two terminally ill men escape from their hospital room and set out to fulfill their life's ambitions before they "kick the bucket," teaching each other about the value of living life to the fullest.

Fact: Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman starred together in this film, making it a dream team for many fans.

Description: A wealthy aristocrat, paralyzed from the neck down, hires a young man from the projects to be his caregiver, leading to an unlikely friendship that changes both their lives, showing that true goals transcend physical limitations.

Fact: The film was a massive hit in France and became the second highest-grossing non-English language film in the U.S. It was inspired by a true story.

Description: A young and ambitious drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are met with the harsh reality of a demanding instructor, pushing him to the brink in pursuit of his musical goals.

Fact: J.K. Simmons won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the intense instructor. The film was shot in just 19 days.