7 Movies That Help You Overcome Fear

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Zee Media Bureau
Aug 06, 2024

The Secret Life of Words (2005)

Hanna, a factory worker with a traumatic past, becomes a nurse for a burn victim on an isolated oil rig. In her interactions with the patient and other crew members and confronts her fears and past traumas, finding healing and connection.

Wild (2014)

Based on Cheryl Strayed's memoir, follows her solo journey on the Pacific Crest Trail as she seeks to overcome personal loss and self-destructive behavior. Making her overcome her fears and insecurities, ultimately finding healing and empowerment.

The Help (2011)

Set in the 1960s, two African-American maids, Aibileen and Minny, who courageously share their experiences working for white families in Mississippi, in the face of racial and societal injustice, motivate others to change and advance personally.

Spirited Away (2001)

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, it narrates the tale of Chihiro, a little child who gets stranded in a mystical and enigmatic world and shows bravery and resiliency as she makes her way through this unfamiliar world to save her parents.

Cast Away (2000)

Stranded alone on an island when a plane crashes, Tom Hank must find a way to survive. His journey of survival and self-discovery emphasizes the importance of inner strength and resilience in overcoming fear and isolation.

The Blind Side (2009)

Based on the true story, the film chronicles the life of a homeless and traumatized boy who becomes a football star with the help of a caring family. Facing the journey from fear and insecurity to success and self-confidence.

127 Hours (2010)

Aron Ralston, a mountaineer trapped by a boulder in a remote canyon, and Ralston's incredible determination to survive, even when faced with seemingly impossible odds, is a powerful testament to human resilience.

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