Good Will Hunting
Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
A therapist counsels Will Hunting, a janitor with a genius IQ.
Why you'll love it
A janitor at MIT has a gift for mathematics but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life.
Dead Poets Society
Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke
Maverick teacher John Keating returns in 1959 to the prestigious New England boys' boarding school where he was once a star student, using poetry to embolden his pupils to new heights of self-expression.
Why you'll love it
A passionate teacher inspires his students to seize the day and pursue their dreams, highlighting the impact of mentorship.
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
Based on a true story, a struggling salesman takes care of his son while pursuing a life-changing internship.
Freedom Writers
Hilary Swank, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey
Erin Gruwell, a young teacher in a racially divided Los Angeles school, inspires her class of at-risk students, deemed incapable of learning, to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
Why you'll love it
A teacher inspires her at-risk students to express themselves through writing, fostering understanding and change.
Finding Forrester
Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham
Forrester, the author of a famous book, decides to help Jamal, a 16-year-old student, discover his writing prowess by mentoring him and enrolling him into a prestigious private school.
Why you'll love it
A reclusive writer mentors a gifted teenager, exploring themes of friendship and the power of education.