The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Jaden Smith
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Why you'll love it
A struggling single father faces numerous challenges but perseveres to create a better life for himself and his son.
Little Miss Sunshine
Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear
A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.
Why you'll love it
A dysfunctional family embarks on a road trip to support their daughter, leading to personal revelations and growth.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Jon Daly
When both he and a colleague are about to lose their job, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined.
Why you'll love it
A daydreamer escapes his mundane life through adventures that lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
Wild
Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Gaby Hoffmann
A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent personal tragedy.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, a woman hikes the Pacific Crest Trail to recover from personal loss and find herself.
Eat Pray Love
Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins
A married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to "find herself".
Why you'll love it
A woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing after a difficult period in her life.