Movies and TvShows featuring "inspiration" theme.

Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in a visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection curated by Guillermo del Toro. Each story challenges traditional notions of horror, ranging from macabre to magical, gothic to grotesque or classically creepy.

Radio is a heartwarming film based on the true story of James Robert Kennedy, a mentally disabled man who becomes an integral part of a high school football team in South Carolina. Despite facing discrimination and prejudice, Radio wins the hearts of the players and the community as he learns the game of football and inspires his team to greatness.

Bill Fearing, a famous writer of suspense thrillers, gets his ideas from things that happen in his family. When he gets an idea, the viewers enter his mind and see the gruesome events unfold.

Joy is a biographical comedy drama about a woman named Joy who overcomes obstacles and builds a successful business empire. Despite a dysfunctional family and a lack of support, Joy's determination leads her to invent a self-wringing mop that becomes a huge success. She faces challenges such as patent disputes and unscrupulous manufacturing plants but ultimately triumphs through her perseverance and tenacity.

Four elderly best friends prepare for the Super Bowl, smuggling their friend out of a retirement home. They face challenges and scams but ultimately make it to the game and meet Tom Brady.

Set in the year 2043, after a devastating war, society has collapsed, and the United States is now divided into small isolated communities. A drifter discovers a forgotten post office uniform and poses as a Postman, delivering mail to give hope to the survivors. However, he becomes a symbol of rebellion against the tyrannical leader of one community, leading to a fight for freedom and the revival of communication.

Ian George, the head of an exclusive school, is asked to take a look at Hope Park Comprehensive School, which is in special measures, and asked to confirm its closure. The outgoing head breaks down during his farewell speech and delivers an emotional rant against the students, telling them how worthless they are. After meeting staff and pupils, George believes there is some hope for the school. The show was inspired by a real head teacher named William Atkinson.

Tolkien follows the formative years of the renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien, as he finds inspiration for his iconic fantasy novels amidst the horrors of World War I.

Dog City is a television series that was produced by Nelvana Limited and Jim Henson Productions and aired on FOX from September 26, 1992 to January 28, 1995, and in Canada on Global in 1993, then on Teletoon until 2000. The show contained both animation by Nelvana, and puppetry by Jim Henson Productions. This was the first Jim Henson animated series since Muppet Babies and the animated Fraggle Rock.

The story revolves around Scottish writer J.M. Barrie and his bond with the widowed Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her sons, who serve as the inspiration for his famous play Peter Pan. Barrie becomes a fatherly figure to the boys, incorporating their imaginative antics into the play. Despite objections from his wife and Sylvia's mother, Barrie's friendship with the family grows. He eventually stages Peter Pan, which becomes a massive success. After Sylvia's death, Barrie is entrusted with the care of her sons, fulfilling her wishes.

As the eldest daughter of the Fang Conglomerate, Fang Yu was raised to become the sole successor of the company, yet she goes against her family's objections to pursue boxing and won the championship title at the young age of 18. On the other hand, Ming Tian comes from a poor family. He once stopped schooling for three years in order to work and he decided to apply for a sports scholarship despite not having any background whatsoever. Fang Yu was one of the first to see his talents and their relationship grows over time.

Dan Dunne, a history teacher at a junior high school in Brooklyn, forms a unique bond with one of his students, Drey. Despite his drug habit and a troubled personal life, Dan becomes a source of inspiration for Drey.

Mistral's Daughter is a TV show that follows the life of a young artist in Nazi-occupied France. She navigates love, betrayal, and the challenges of being an artist during a tumultuous time. The story explores themes of family, personal growth, and the pursuit of artistic passion.

Lin Duomei, a fortunate and optimistic woman, seems to have it all—a successful marriage and a perfect life. However, when her brother marries Wen Xin, a woman with a troubled past, hidden tensions begin to surface, leading to unexpected challenges for their seemingly perfect family.

Set in 17th-century Holland, a young girl named Griet starts working as a maid in the household of the famous painter Johannes Vermeer. As Griet immerses herself in the art world, she becomes the subject of Vermeer's masterpiece 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'. The film explores the complexities of class differences, jealousy, and the power dynamics between master and servant.

Sibyl is a psychoanalyst who decides to quit her practice and return to her true passion - writing. She becomes fascinated by a young actress named Margot, who is struggling with her emotional state. As Sibyl starts to unravel Margot's secrets, she becomes more and more involved in her life, blurring the line between reality and fiction. Sibyl's obsession with Margot leads her down a dangerous path of obsession, adultery, and self-destruction.

Akeelah Anderson is a precocious 11-year-old girl from south Los Angeles with a gift for words. Despite the objections of her mother Tanya, Akeelah enters various spelling contests, for which she is tutored by the forthright Dr. Larabee, her principal Mr. Welch, and the proud residents of her neighborhood. Akeelah's aptitude earns her an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and in turn unites her neighborhood who witness the courage and inspiration of one amazing little girl.

Swimming Pool (2003) is a crime drama and mystery film that follows a successful crime fiction writer named Sarah Morton. She decides to take a break from her hectic life and goes to stay at her publisher's secluded villa in the South of France. In this idyllic setting, Sarah's peaceful retreat takes an unexpected turn when her publisher's daughter, Julie, arrives unannounced. As the two women spend time together, Sarah becomes intrigued by Julie's wild and promiscuous lifestyle. As Sarah delves deeper into Julie's world, her own fantasies start to blur with reality, and she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of seduction and manipulation. Swimming Pool is a suspenseful and erotic thriller that explores themes of desire, identity, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality.

In 1953, a progressive-thinking art history teacher arrives at Wellesley College and challenges the conservative norms and traditions of the all-female institution. She encourages her students to think independently and pursue their own ambitions, thereby questioning the roles assigned to women in society.