From time to time, any of us can feel weak and absolutely worthless creature. The reasons for this condition most often lie in failures at work, quarrels with loved ones or with bosses. Sometimes these unpleasant situations can lower a person's self-esteem and even lead to a panic attack. And one of the best ways to reset your mind and look at yourself and the problems that have arisen in a completely different way is motivational cinema. That is why we invite you to get acquainted with the list of films that increase self-confidence.
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.543, IMDb - 6.90
The main character of this story is the aspiring journalist Andy. She recently graduated with honors from university and is now looking for work. But without practical experience, the doors of serious publishing houses are still closed for her. That is why she agrees to the offer to become a junior assistant to the head of a famous glamorous magazine.
Having no idea about fashion and secrets of personal care, Andy becomes the object of ridicule and bullying from colleagues and his own boss. The girl tries her best to comply with the required style of behavior, but nothing comes of it. And the secret turns out to be very simple. To achieve success and respect, you need to understand your own self and set your life priorities correctly.
Wonder Woman (2017)
- Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Military
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.749, IMDb - 7.40
- The Wonder Woman character first appeared in comics in 1941.
This is one of the best science fiction films about women with strong character. Its heroine is Princess Diana, the daughter of the queen of the Amazons, who have lived for many centuries on an island lost in the middle of the ocean, far from prying eyes. Since childhood, she has dreamed of becoming a brave warrior and, under the guidance of General Antiope, comprehends all the wisdom of the martial art.
One day a plane crashes over the island. From the surviving pilot, the girl learns about the existence of the "big" world and the destructive war that is going on there. A brave girl leaves her home and goes to save the world.
I Feel Pretty (2018)
- Genre: romance, comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.405, IMDb - 50
This picture belongs to the category of films that really help to believe in yourself. The central character of this comedy story is the very charming Rene. Through life, the girl walks with humor and easily treats all the troubles that arise. The only thing that slightly upsets her is the extra weight with which she is constantly fighting. But neither fitness nor gyms are able to cope with the problem.
Then Rene, in despair, turned to the Universe, and she helped her in a very unusual way. During the next workout, the girl received a head injury, after which she saw herself in a completely new light and gained absolute confidence in her own irresistibility and beauty. Her self-esteem skyrocketed overnight.
Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)
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- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.043, IMDb - 6.2
In detail
The picture about the most charming psychopath is a great example of stories that you just need to watch for self-confidence and self-esteem. The main character of the film, Harley Quinn, recently experienced a breakup with her loved one. Many in her situation would have unstuck and started feeling sorry for themselves, but not her.
The girl decided to prove to the whole world (and to her former lover) that in herself she was not a mistake at all. And even though her methods are not entirely ethical, and in some cases even frighteningly destructive, she shows with all her behavior and actions that she has the right to a place in the sun (read, on the streets of Gotham). This girl is still a little thing, and with her self-esteem everything is at the highest level!
G. I. Jane (1997)
- Genre: Action, Drama, Military
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.181, IMDb - 5.90
The story of the first woman who was selected to undergo combat training in one of the elite US military centers is one of the strongest and most interesting in our collection. The film tells about how inflexible the willpower of a person can be. The heroine of the film, Lieutenant Jordan O'Neal, who is undergoing military training on an equal basis with men, has proved that a woman can withstand all difficulties, overcome the most difficult obstacles and protect her honor and dignity. And at the same time, stay gentle and feminine.
Jeanne d'Arc (1999)
- Genre: Drama, History, Biography, Military, Adventure
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.263, IMDb - 6.40
Another example of films that instill confidence and show the majesty of a woman's soul. The story of a young French girl who dared to challenge the mighty English army. Guided by her inner voice, Jeanne led the French into battle, who had previously lost one battle after another.
Her faith in herself and help from above helped to lift the siege from Orleans and to ascend the throne to Charles VII. Then, of course, there were vile people who betrayed the heroine and doomed her to a painful death. But Jeanne remained true to herself to the end and went to the fire unbroken.
"One breath" (2020)
- Genre: Drama, Sports
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.051, IMDb - 20
- The film is based on the real story of the Russian woman Natalia Molchanova, who was called the "queen of freediving".
In detail
This picture is worth seeing for everyone who despaired and stopped believing in themselves. The heroine of the film is an ordinary woman whose life is literally bursting at the seams. A broken marriage, a hated job, no prospects in the near future make Marina take a fresh look at her own existence and decide on drastic changes.
She once went in for swimming and has achieved good results in this sport. This is what pushes the heroine to the decision to master freediving. Making deeper and deeper dives into the abyss, Marina overcomes her inner fears and becomes more confident day after day.
Little Women (2019)
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.786, IMDb - 7.90
- On the aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, the film rating is 95%
In detail
This costume melodrama tells the story of the growing up of the four March sisters. They live with their mother while their father fights on the fields of the American Civil War. The heroines are all different not only in age, but also in character. Margaret is very modest and feminine, Josephine is straightforward and very categorical, Elizabeth is too quiet and shy, and Amy is too capricious.
But for all their dissimilarity, the girls are very friendly. Together they overcome all difficulties that fall to their lot, disinterestedly help those who need their help. They also continue to believe in changes for the better, do not despair when their plans are not implemented, and never forget about their goals and dreams.
"Moscow - Vladivostok" (2019)
- Genre: Short, Music, Comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 7.395
An excellent film that inspires hope for the possibility of a change for the better at any age. The main characters of the tape - Sancho and Ivan Yurievich - are casual companions. They are traveling by train from Moscow to Vladivostok. The first is a young musician who was not accepted by the capital's show business, and the second is an ordinary hard worker of 50-55 years old, returning from his watch. The road from the capital to the destination is long, and Ivan asks Sasha to perform something from his repertoire, and then comes up with a new song for him on the go.
The result turns out to be amazing - and now the whole car is applauding the musician. At each major stop, the newborn duo arranges an impromptu concert, and videos of their performances are scattered across the Internet, increasing the army of subscribers to Sasha's account. One by one offers of concerts in different cities come.
"Where have you gone, Bernadette?" / Where’d You Go, Bernadette? (2019)
- Genre: Drama, Detective, Comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.610, IMDb - 6.50
- Screen adaptation of the bestseller of the same name by Maria Semple.
In detail
This film rounds out our list of confidence-building films. In the center of the plot is the heroine who has reached the forty-year mark. Outwardly, her life seems wonderful: her beloved husband, a beautiful daughter, a huge house with a garden. But if you take a closer look, it becomes clear that Bernadette is not very happy and is on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Once she was a famous architect and shone in society, but over two decades she has turned into a domestic hen, whose whole life has concentrated on everyday things. But the heroine no longer wants to put up with such a course of things and begins the path to her former self. To the one whose energy was overflowing, and the desire to change the surrounding reality plunged everyone into awe.