When inspiration does not come, I go for a
walk, go to the movies, talk to a friend, let
go… The muse is bound to return again,
especially if I turn my back!
~Judy Collins
People watch movies for a lot of different
reasons. Some watch for escapism—to leave
their everyday lives and experience the
exotic, exciting lands that are in the movies
they watch. Some watch movies to be
thrilled or even scared, They watch action
movies and horror movies to get the blood
pumping. I watch movies for another
reason—to be inspired. I love inspirational
speeches. When I come out of a movie, I
want to feel like I can conquer the world,
that everything is possible, and that good
will win out in the end.
Inspirational Movie Speeches
I have racked up twenty movies that are on
my list to watch over and over again, at least
for the inspirational speeches in them.
Ready to be inspired? In no particular order,
here we go:
1. Independence Day (1996) – President
Whitmore Speech
The aliens have pretty much conquered
Earth. The US President has put together a
rag tag fleet to go against them. None of the
pilots know if they will return or even be
successful. President Whitmore gives them a
speech to go for it. In the context of the 4th
of July, he speaks of teamwork, freedom,
and not giving up.
2. Gladiator (2000) – As One
Former Roman General Maximus is standing
before a blood thirsty crowd with a motley
crew of gladiators. He recognizes what has
beenlanned for their death and organizes
the gladiators together to form an effective
fighting unit. His message is stand alone,
you die. Stand together and we can win.
3. Braveheart (1995) – William Wallace
Leader of the rebel Scots, William Wallace
exhorts his people to fight for their freedom
and not live one further day in slavery. This
is based on the real speech that William
Wallace gave before the Battle of Stirling.
Makes you want to go out and buy a kilt.
4. Network (1976) – Mad as Hell
Fired TV broadcaster Howard Beale pleads
with people not to believe what they see on
TV and not to feel powerless against the
political and media forces of the world. For a
film that is thirty-seven years old, it still hits a
lot of the issues that are relevant today.
5. Peaceful Warrior (2006) – Take Out the
Trash
The centuries old teacher Socrates teaches
Dan about taking out the trash. “The trash is
anything that is keeping you from the only
thing that matters… this moment, here and
now.”
6. Rocky (1976) – It Ain’t How Hard You Hit
Rocky gives his grown up son a heart to
heart on stop blaming others and taking
charge of his own life. It is a great speech
from a father to a son about taking
responsibility.
7. The Legend of Bagger Vance (2006) –
Authentic Swing
Caddy Bagger Vance gives advice on looking
inside of yourself and finding what is your
true nature. Great inspiration when it gets
hectic and crazy. .
8. The Blind Side (2009) – The Charge of the
Light Brigade
Through a recital of the “The Charge of the
Light Brigade” a struggling student and
football player learns about courage and
honor. Great linkage of the historic charge
to teamwork and responsibility in the
modern age.
9. Secondhand Lions (2003) – Everything a
Boy Needs to Know
Great uncle Hub McCann teaches his nephew
Walter about what it takes to be a man. He
speaks of honor, courage, virtue and power
of good.
10. Forever Strong (2008) – Haka Chant
Not really a speech, the Haka chant before
the rugby match will get your blood going.
Got a hard contest ahead of you? Watch this
and get it done!

11. Faith Like Potatoes (2006) – White
African
While putting on a demonstration of his
native country of Scotland, South African
farmer Angus is challenged by one of the
locals about his national loyalties. Angus
talks about how you can love your heritage
and still love your new home. He speaks of
diversity and acceptance. Great story for
those who have moved away from home
and feel torn.
12. Miracle on Ice (2004) – You Were Born
for This
US Hockey Team Coach Herb Brooks put
together a team of amateurs to play against
the world’s elite hockey player. Prior to the
semi final game against the Russians he
speaks to the team as they sit in the locker
room. “Great moments are born from great
opportunity.”
13. We are Marshall (2006) – We Cannot
Lose
The coach of a football team delivers a
speech honoring the memory of the prior
team that had been killed in a plane crash.
How do you pick it up when all seems lost?
“This is your opportunity to rise from the
ashes and grab glory!”
14. Invictus (2009) – This Is Our Country
In overtime, South African Rugby Captain
François Pienaar urges his team to fight on
for victory. It’s short, sweet, and to the point.
15. Any Given Sunday (1999) – Inch By inch
An aging football coach takes a good look at
himself and asks his team do the same. You
can accept your present, miserable
circumstances or you can fight your way out
of it.
16. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) –
Get Busy Living
Convict Andy would not allow grim
circumstances keep him from hoping and
following his dreams. This speech is great to
watch when you are feeling sorry for
yourself.
17. Remember the Titans (2000) – Coach
Boone speech
Football coach Boone reminds his players of
the Battle of Gettysburg and the need to
come together as a team.
18. Hoosiers (1986) – I Don’t Care What the
Scoreboard Says
Coach Dale talks about the need to be
winners. Forget about the distractions, just
put out the effort and concentration to win
at what you want.
19. Facing the Giants (2006) – Death Crawl
Coach Taylor urges his team to give their
best for the game. Don’t ever give up before
you started. There is a lot more inside of
yourself than you might believe.
20. Don Juan DeMarco (1994) – Four
Questions
Finally Don Juan explains that love conquers
all. It is the reason for living and dying. Nice!

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i av seen some of those movies. Great speeches. But i was tinkin u were goin to post quotes, not summary of those speeches. E.g
from P.B
Theodore 'T-Bag' Bagwell: I am not the
animal you think you see before you. I am
the laws of karma all come down wrong.
Theodore 'T-Bag' Bagwell: What I'm tryin'
to say is that... I am the sin of my father.
Theodore 'T-Bag' Bagwell: I am the last in
the line of Bagwells. The tail end of the
corrupted breed. The Earth, thank God,
shall see no more of our generations.
...
~~Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell: Hello Mrs.
Hollander! They say a good woman is hard
to find. Well that's true you must be a very,
very, very good.
...

well let just say summarize cus it wuld b much if list like urs.