21 Movies That Really Changed People's Viewpoint On Life

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Posted on 14 Jul 2020
21 Movies That Really Changed People's Viewpoint

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We all have that one special movie in our hearts!
by Xavier-guillaume
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We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which

movie changed their viewpoint on life. Here are some of their responses!
1.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
Summit Entertainment
"When you're a teenager you meet people who seem like they'll always be
in your life – but they won't and that's okay. It was comforting to watch at 17,
and it really resonated."
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2.
Legally Blonde (2001)
MGM Distribution Co.
"It’s not just Elle’s determination that's admirable, but that she's kind to
everyone – even to those are awful to her. She isn't a pushover, and she
never changed who she was to get to the top."
–masterbuilder81
3.
Stand by Me (1986)
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Columbia Pictures
"The movie tells of a group of kids who are all different from one another
and struggle in different ways. It shows a good mix of fate and self-
determination, and that friendships may not last forever, yet the length of a
friendship doesn't determine the strength of the friendship when it's active."
–wentropea
4.
13 Going on 30 (2004)
Sony Pictures Releasing
"As kids we all wish we could grow up and be adults and do the things we'd
always wanted to do, but this movie showed me that not everything is easier
just because you've grown up. It showed me that the future is really in our
hands, and that nothing is impossible!"
–kiarac2909
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5.
Miss Congeniality (2000)
Warner Bros. Pictures
"Miss Congeniality really changed my views on pageants and models. I

always thought of them as ignorant, pretty girls who couldn't give a shit
about anyone else other than themselves, but Miss Congeniality showed me
the other side of those girls."
–maddieeeknowsbest
6.
Roman Holiday (1953)
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Paramount Pictures
"I watch it whenever I feel miserable and it shows me, no matter what the
situation I should be able to have fun!"
–lunalovegoodisincredible
7.
Boyz n the Hood (1991)
Columbia Pictures
"I realised I need to be aware of the suffering and wrong in the world, even
if it stresses me out, because knowing means maybe I can do something to
change it. Choosing not to know is choosing not to care: if I turn a blind eye,
I contribute to the problem."
–travilkedung
8.
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
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Fox Searchlight Pictures
"Whilst the family is unusually dysfunctional, the overarching message really

hit home: family life will never be perfect; you, your parents, grandparent(s)
and siblings are all flawed; but the most important thing is being there for
each other and having each other’s back."
–lustrum19
9.
Eat Pray Love (2010)
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Sony Pictures Releasing
"The movie beautifully shows Liz’s adventures and the life-changing journey
she goes through. Putting herself first after being so hurt, stopping
everything to get the life that she wants – but in such a kind, wise, and
genuine way. It really made me feel like with that attitude, the world could
be a warmer place."
–dannalgx1802
10.
Spirited Away (2001)
Studio Ghibli
"Spirited Away is such a beautiful movie, and its message still sits with me
today. It not only gave me a fierce young female lead that I could relate to,
but also taught me the importance of identity and what makes you, you!"
–sharpwizard62
11.
Labyrinth (1986)
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TriStar Pictures
"Apart from the inevitable sexual awakening, it showed me that you can and
should change, and that you are in control of your own life. It's up to you to
make the right choices, even if it's tempting to take the easy path instead."
–s444dfcf99
12.
Forrest Gump (1994)
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Paramount Pictures
"It taught me a lot about love and the different kinds of love we experience
through life. Forrest loved so many people in his life – his lifelong friend
Jenny, his mother, his friends Bubba, and Lieutenant Dan. He loved and
cared for them all so strongly in completely different ways, and he was
never afraid to show how he felt."
–ajp20
13.
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
"We watched it in a psychology class and were instructed to analyse it and

write a paper. I got an 'A' and the teacher specifically mentioned my paper. It
was a long paper but I had so much to say. Beautiful yet sad movie."
–reetazxc
14.
Hustlers (2019)
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STX Films
"It changed my viewpoint on sex work and stripping. These women screwed
over the men that had seen them as just a vagina and not a real person with
real feelings. It was an incredibly clever movie and had great acting."
–candy_qe
15.
Last Holiday (2006)
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Paramount Picture
"Georgia learns to speak up for herself, and lives each day as if she’s going
to die. She isn't afraid to be herself, and takes all the risks she wouldn’t have
before. It made me so grateful for each day that I’m alive."
–wreckommender
16.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Paramount Pictures
"I was diagnosed with a degenerative muscular disease shortly before I saw
it for the first time. Now I find myself in certain situations looking around and
appreciating life as per the famous quote. Additionally, it encourages me to
be adventurous and carefree despite the physical barriers I might face."
–stant00
17.
Paper Towns (2015)
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20th Century Fox
"I was going through a major depression when I watched this film, and it had
a huge impact on me. It taught me to stop telling myself that I was going to
be happier when I did what everyone else wanted from me."
–beats98
18.
Love, Rosie (2014)
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Lionsgate
"Love, Rosie taught me the value of being honest with your feelings for
someone. If you like someone, you better tell them right away, 'cause if you
get rejected, at least you'd have your answer already and can start the
process of moving on, rather than thinking of what could have been."
–coquitabonita
19.
Beautiful Thing (1996)
Sony Pictures Classic
"As a gay boy coming out in 2001, I idolised the kind of romance that the
two main characters found with each other, while also coming out! It’s one
thing to come out, but it’s a whole other ball game to find love, so it really
gave me hope."
–patrickkeown
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20.
Marrowbone (2017)
Universal Pictures
"I didn't realise until I watched Marrowbone, that I had never actually
accepted my brother's death. When he died I sort of shut it down and
moved on. Marrowbone accidentally forced me to face up and accept his
death, which allowed me to move on for real."
–kittykay
21.
He's Just Not That into You (2009)
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Warner Bros. Pictures
"It taught me to stop picking terrible men that had no interest in me, and to
actually pick someone who loved me for me."
–lindseykurmis
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dream82mp
1 year ago
I know it's really easy to judge a list like this based on your own personal
viewpoint of a movie, but we shouldn't dismiss or discount someone else's
emotional/transformative moments. It meant something to them, in a specific
moment or way. That in itself has value.
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That Emo Chick

1 year ago
Ferris Bueller: Nothing
My brain: TWIST AND SHOUT!

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shannonslocker
1 year ago
I am a little bit Hispanic and the movie Coco made me really want to learn
more and get in touch with that part of my heritage. I'm also blond and don't
want to get accused of cultural appropriation, even though there is definite
dna evidence.
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9/5/21, 2:02 AM 21 Movies That Really Changed People's Viewpoint On Life

21 Movies That Really Changed People's Viewpoint

We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which

MGM Distribution Co.

Sony Pictures Releasing

Warner Bros. Pictures

"Miss Congeniality really changed my views on pageants and models. I

Fox Searchlight Pictures

"Whilst the family is unusually dysfunctional, the overarching message really

Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

"We watched it in a psychology class and were instructed to analyse it and

20th Century Fox

Sony Pictures Classic

Warner Bros. Pictures

Submissions have been edited for length/clarity.

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My brain: TWIST AND SHOUT!

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