Movies about courage
July 8, 2024 7:32 AM Subscribe
Can you recommend movies about courage, in particular with regards to standing up to do what is right in the face of great challenge? Two that come to mind are "A Few Good Men" and "Crimson Tide."
“Silkwood” (1983)
“Erin Brockovitch” (2000)
posted by BostonTerrier at 7:40 AM on July 8 [5 favorites]
“Erin Brockovitch” (2000)
posted by BostonTerrier at 7:40 AM on July 8 [5 favorites]
To Kill a Mockingbird
posted by Silvery Fish at 7:42 AM on July 8 [3 favorites]
posted by Silvery Fish at 7:42 AM on July 8 [3 favorites]
Norma Rae
posted by probably not that Karen Blair at 8:10 AM on July 8 [4 favorites]
posted by probably not that Karen Blair at 8:10 AM on July 8 [4 favorites]
Most Audy Murphy movies fit this category.
To Hell and Back (Autobiographical)
Sierra
Destry
posted by JohnnyGunn at 8:11 AM on July 8
To Hell and Back (Autobiographical)
Sierra
Destry
posted by JohnnyGunn at 8:11 AM on July 8
I just watched the musical 1776 (my Fourth of July tradition), and it's kind of silly in some ways, but it also highlights just how much risk the men who signed the Declaration of Independence were taking. They truly thought they were going to be executed for treason.
Also, it's been a long time since I watched it, so I can't remember how overtly religious it is (which may not be your thing), but The Hiding Place is based on the story of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch woman whose family was arrested and sent to concentration camps for hiding Jews during the Holocaust. I remember when it first came out someone wrote our local paper complaining it was Christian propaganda, so YMMV.
Also Molokai: The Story of Father Damien.
posted by FencingGal at 8:12 AM on July 8
Also, it's been a long time since I watched it, so I can't remember how overtly religious it is (which may not be your thing), but The Hiding Place is based on the story of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch woman whose family was arrested and sent to concentration camps for hiding Jews during the Holocaust. I remember when it first came out someone wrote our local paper complaining it was Christian propaganda, so YMMV.
Also Molokai: The Story of Father Damien.
posted by FencingGal at 8:12 AM on July 8
Courage under Fire (1996) - the whole theme is whether someone (or multiple people) has or hasn't acted well.
posted by biffa at 8:14 AM on July 8
posted by biffa at 8:14 AM on July 8
On the Waterfront
posted by FencingGal at 8:20 AM on July 8
posted by FencingGal at 8:20 AM on July 8
Casablanca
posted by less-of-course at 9:32 AM on July 8 [3 favorites]
posted by less-of-course at 9:32 AM on July 8 [3 favorites]
Hacksaw Ridge, the true story of a man who kept his integrity in the face of significant opposition and performed truly heroic acts. He was also the first person to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor without firing a single shot.
posted by Tell Me No Lies at 10:35 AM on July 8 [3 favorites]
posted by Tell Me No Lies at 10:35 AM on July 8 [3 favorites]
+1 for Thunderheart
"You looking for Mount Rushmore, ya? Got off at the wrong exit on the interstate?"
Love this movie.
I would add Three Kings
posted by Windopaene at 12:10 PM on July 8 [1 favorite]
"You looking for Mount Rushmore, ya? Got off at the wrong exit on the interstate?"
Love this movie.
I would add Three Kings
posted by Windopaene at 12:10 PM on July 8 [1 favorite]
The Americanization/Education* of Emily
*title varies depending on country of release
posted by sardonyx at 4:50 PM on July 8
*title varies depending on country of release
posted by sardonyx at 4:50 PM on July 8
Whale Rider
posted by jojobobo at 5:17 PM on July 8 [1 favorite]
posted by jojobobo at 5:17 PM on July 8 [1 favorite]
First time posting: Just rewatched 1917. Astonishing display of courage.
posted by MrNoodlePants at 5:34 PM on July 8
posted by MrNoodlePants at 5:34 PM on July 8
Rabbit-Proof Fence
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 6:28 PM on July 8 [3 favorites]
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 6:28 PM on July 8 [3 favorites]
Rogue One
posted by el_presidente at 12:01 AM on July 9
posted by el_presidente at 12:01 AM on July 9
The Thin Red Line (1998, dir. Terrence Malick) is about both valor and moral courage.
posted by tovarisch at 5:29 PM on July 10
posted by tovarisch at 5:29 PM on July 10
Seconding Rabbit Proof Fence, such a powerful (true) story about courage in the face of enormous adversity and injustice.
For a different kind of courage, my favourite favourite movie about finding the courage to resolve an internal crisis is Kiki’s Delivery Service. Kiki’s so brave and keeps trying when it seems like everything’s gone to crap for her; I often wish I could be more like that.
posted by threecheesetrees at 4:53 PM on July 11
For a different kind of courage, my favourite favourite movie about finding the courage to resolve an internal crisis is Kiki’s Delivery Service. Kiki’s so brave and keeps trying when it seems like everything’s gone to crap for her; I often wish I could be more like that.
posted by threecheesetrees at 4:53 PM on July 11
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