Top 10 Movies That Inspire You To Be An Entrepreneur

10 MOVIES ON ENTREPRENEURS THAT MIGHT JUST INSPIRE YOU TO SET OUT ON A BUSINESS JOURNEY YOURSELF.

THE SOCIAL NETWORK

2010’s The Social Network tells the story of Mark Zuckerberg and his invention of Facebook. It’s hard to think of a time now where Facebook wasn’t a central feature in everybody’s lives, and the film is an excellently crafted and at times challenging look at the sacrifice, dedication and overall struggle that it can be to truly make it to the top of the business ladder.

CITIZEN KANE

Not only is Citizen Kane one of the top movies on every ‘greatest ever’ list in history, it is also one of the very earliest and very best films that showcases the exciting journey of a true entrepreneur.

The 1941 Orson Welles classic is loosely based on the life of William Randolph Hearst, whose quest for power and fortune takes several twists and turns along the way.

MONEYBALL

Moneyball is one of the most underrated films of the last few years, telling the story of the revolutionary tactics that the Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A’s took to try to transform the fortunes of his team.

Rather than simply drafting the best players, Beane tailored his roster to specific team needs, and the small parts blended to create something special. A perfect business lesson!

ROCKY

The 1970s Best Picture Oscar winner might not be a classic tale of success in business, but you will be hard pushed to find a film that provides more inspiration and motivation to achieve your dreams than Rocky.

Sylvester Stallone was on the bread line when he submitted the script, and the rest is history!

WALL STREET

Not only is Wall Street a Hollywood classic, but it is also a cautionary tale for all aspiring entrepreneurs out there to remember that it is never worth selling yourself out for the sake of profit.

The perfect businessman must always maintain some sort of moral code, because remember, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch”.

JERRY MAGUIRE

Jerry Maguire is a perfect example of the belief that if you follow your dream, sometimes even against the better judgement of others, then everything else will fall into place and you can achieve true greatness.

It’s also a great reminder of finding the right balance between both your personal and your professional life that is vital for an entrepreneur’s happiness

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

The Shawshank Redemption is simply one of the greatest films of all time, and it is also the perfect cinematic example of slow and steady wins the race, especially when you put your mind to achieving the impossible!

One of the film’s most memorable quotes is “get busy living or get busy dying”, and this spirit can be perfectly translated to the world of business where nobody is going to give you a handout; you must carve out opportunities for yourself.

THE GODFATHER

Now, we’re not saying that you should be aspiring to run the kind of family business that Marlon Brando and co. do in this cinematic masterpiece, but the film certainly can give you an idea of what it is like to work and operate within a strict business structure and hierarchy!

Don’t aspire to criminality, but you definitely can learn a thing or two about perfecting shrewd business moves!

OFFICE SPACE

Office Space is a motivational movie in a completely different sense. It is a film that has the power to finally push you over the edge and inspire to ditch your mundane 9 to 5 in search of bigger and better things.

Life is too short to be stuck in a job that you hate. It’s time to jump into the exciting unknown!

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

The Devil Wears Prada is set within the cutthroat world of the fashion industry, and teaches us that even if we start on the bottom rung of the ladder, with hard work, dedication and natural talent, we can make it in any field we chose.

If you have some other great movies for entrepreneurs, please do share the names in the comment section.