1. Schindler's List (1993)  

Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece of his effort to keep the Jews during the Holocaust. It emotionally is a deep and historically correct tribute to courage and Humanity.

2. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)  

Will Smith acts as inspiration for Chris Gardner’s story of going homeless and becoming successful. Hope, that hope into hope and how hope overcomes life’s harshest moments; are the whole focus of the film.

3. A Beautiful Mind (2001)  

This is a film about John Nash’s battle with schizophrenia and his discovery in mathematics. It is an apt study of genius and love and the human spirit’s ability to survive.

4. The Social Network (2010)  

The film of David Fincher deals with lawsuits connected to the creation of facebook and the man who created all this. A grim, gory, sharp tale of ambition, betrayal and innovation in the modern world.

5. Catch Me If You Can (2002)  

Based upon this incredible con and escape as an employed con man, this wonderful film is. The story of deception and redemption is a splendidly exciting and stylish one, in the lead with Leonardo DiCaprio’s charismatic performance.

6. Hidden Figures (2016)  

It’s described as an inspiring and celebratory film about African American women at NASA during the space race. This is a great story for both brilliance and determination against racial and gender barriers.

7. The Imitation Game (2014)  

Benedict Cumberbatch described Alan Turing as cracked. It shows how he was not treated fairly and who were the masters of his genius.

8. 12 Years a Slave (2013)  

This film is a raw and unfiltered account of the history of America through the eyes of Solomon Northup’s enslavement. It is both profound and unforgettable, and gives one the emotional impact of it.

9. Erin Brockovich (2000)  

In good form as the real life legal clerk who would not accept corporate negligence, Julia Roberts is in fine form. The story of the main character is about will and fighting for justice.

10. The Theory of Everything (2014)

Eddie Redmayne’s as Stephen Hawking’s life and what he accomplished is a moving and great performance. He’s portrayed brilliantly and fighting ALS in beautiful ways in the film.

11. Sully (2016)

In a conversation during the interview, Captain Chesley Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) talks about landing a plane on the Hudson River. It is a lively tribute to heroism under pressure and the quick thinking.

12. The Blind Side (2009)

This will conclude Michael Oher’s journey of being homeless to playing in the NFL. Sandra Bullock’s performance adds depth to the tale of family and opportunity.

13. American Sniper (2014)

Bradley Cooper portrays Navy SEAL Chris Kyle as one of the deadliest snipers in U.S. military history. The war on soldiers is covered with intricacy by the film.

14. Moneyball (2011)

The movie depicts Brad Pitt, whose character is Bruce Billy Beane, an Oakland A’s manager who reinvents baseball with data analytics. This is firmly a great underdog story of innovation and challenging the category status quo.

15. Argo (2012)

Ben Affleck is directed and stars in this thrilling account of the CIA’s subsequent mission to save hostages in Iran. Definitely a tension, a humor, a historical drama master blend.

16. The Revenant (2015)

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar winning performance explains the story of Hugh Glass' survival. The film is visceral and visually stunning and also the tale of a tale of endurance and revenge in the wilderness.

17. Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

In World War II, a medic played by Andrew Garfield saved lives without ever using a weapon as Desmond Doss. In a powerful statement against faith, pacifism and courage, he made the film with it.

18. Captain Phillips (2013)

Tom Hanks is a gripping performer in his being impersonating the titular captain during a Somali pirate hijacking. The film is a real life thriller; it is tense and it is about survival and resilience.

19. Lion (2016)

Dev Patel stars in this emotional journey of a man hunting his lost family in India. The film is a lovely, beautiful piece of identity, love and belonging.

20. Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

Ron Woodroof played by Matthew McConaughey is most unforgettable. As an AIDS crisis film, the film zooms in on how little there was for patients to struggle over the fight for treatment and dignity.

21. Philomena (2013)

A woman hunting her recently discovered long lost son is played beautifully by Judi Dench. A sentimental account of forgiveness, faith, and the unbreakable tie between mother and child, the film is a moving one.

22. The Fighter (2010)

Based on Micky Ward's life, this gritty boxing drama stars Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. It’s a great story of redemption and triumph in the ring and in Miami.

23. Into the Wild (2007)

Christopher McCandless is Emile Hirsch’s character in the film who leaves behind civilization to find his way in the wilderness. The movie is a ghostly and thoughtful film on freedom and finding oneself.

24. 127 Hours (2010)

Aron Ralston (played by James Franco) survived by amputating his arm after getting trapped in a canyon. That it is a gripping tale of human willpower is the film.

25. Molly’s Game (2017)

Molly Bloom, the woman who ran high stakes poker games for the elite is Jessica Chastain. Sharp and fast paced drama of ambition, risk, redemption.