- The Pursuit of Happyness (2006): A homeless salesman is determined to provide a better life for his son, despite overwhelming odds.
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994): A banker is wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and must find hope and strength to survive the harsh realities of prison.
- The Dark Knight (2008): Batman must confront his own fears and limitations in order to protect Gotham City from the Joker.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003): Frodo Baggins must carry the One Ring to Mount Doom to destroy it, facing overwhelming challenges along the way.
- Kung Fu Panda (2008): A clumsy panda is chosen as the Dragon Warrior and must learn to believe in himself and his abilities to save his village.
- Remember the Titans (2000): A newly appointed African American coach struggles to unite a racially divided high school football team.
- The Blind Side (2009): A wealthy family takes in a homeless teenager and helps him reach his full potential as a football player.
- The Karate Kid (1984): A young boy is bullied at school but learns karate from a wise old man and gains the strength and confidence to stand up for himself.
- Brave (2012): A young Scottish princess defies tradition and embarks on a dangerous journey to save her kingdom and discover her true destiny.
- The Help (2011): African American maids in the Deep South during the 1960s find strength in their sisterhood and decide to share their stories with the world.