Movies and TvShows featuring "proving-oneself" theme.

You Are My Glory is a Chinese drama about Qiao Jingjing, a famous actress, and Yu Tu, a professional gamer. They were once classmates and first loves who have lost touch over the years. When they meet again, they rediscover their feelings for each other and navigate the challenges of the entertainment industry and the gaming world. As they work together on a virtual reality game, their romance blossoms, leading to sweet and steamy moments.

Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. Determined to win him back, she applies to Harvard Law School and discovers her true potential beyond her looks. Along the way, she falls in love, befriends a manicurist, and takes on a court case to prove the innocence of her role model accused of murder.

Only the Brave is a movie based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who risk their lives to protect communities from devastating wildfires. The film explores their friendships, struggles, and the ultimate test of their courage as they face a tragic firestorm.

A determined woman seeks to break barriers in the male-dominated world of the U.S. Navy SEALs, facing sexism, harassment, and physical challenges along the way. She must prove herself as a strong female character and overcome obstacles to succeed in her mission.

Across the Tracks is a drama film about two brothers who have a strained relationship. One is a high school track star while the other is a troublemaker. They must learn to put aside their differences and support each other as they both pursue their dreams.

The Climb is a movie about a group of climbers who face challenges and obstacles as they attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest. The movie highlights their physical and mental struggles, as well as the bond they form with each other.

Lonelyhearts is a drama film based on the novel of the same name. It explores the life of a cynical newspaper columnist who becomes entangled in various love affairs and struggles with the concept of true love and forgiveness. The film touches on themes of infidelity, adultery, and the complexities of relationships.

When Bert Adams brings his boss, Mr. Mason, home for dinner, he and his wife Carrie hope Mason will take the opportunity to announce that Bert will be promoted to fill a new vacancy in the company's shipping department. But Mr. Mason has other plans for that vacancy, and for Bert.

In this animated short film, a rabbit and a lion engage in comedic antics and prove themselves in unexpected ways. The story takes place in a surreal world filled with anthropomorphic animals, including a cartoon hippopotamus and a cartoon monkey. The plot revolves around themes of predator-prey relationships, proving oneself, and the challenges of domestic life.

Filmed in the quaint prairie town of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Heaven or Not by filmmakers Zuzana Hudackova and Danijel Margetic is an intimate portrayal of one man's tireless journey to give his life greater meaning. John Gerbrandt, a WWII veteran, has been singlehandedly building a 7,000-square-foot house over the past three decades with nothing more than his pension and salvaged materials. With no formal training, he is fuelled by a powerful determination to prove his worth to his God, his family, and his community. John's story transcends day-to-day life in a small town and reaches the realm of deep spirituality marked by an unwavering commitment. Now at the age of 84, suffering from health problems and the financial burden of property taxes, John might not be able to finish his lifelong endeavor.

A young man, eager to marry his girlfriend, enlists in the navy to prove himself. He faces various comedic challenges and romantic rivals along the way.

Tol'able David is a silent film about a young boy named David who must confront various challenges and prove himself in his small rural community. The movie explores themes of family relationships, family tragedy, and the struggle to prove oneself. David, who works as a mail carrier, finds himself dealing with a violent man and an unwanted guest. He also has to navigate his relationship with his father and cope with the loss of a beloved border collie. This classic film is included in the National Film Registry.

An obscure scientist creates a machine that can tell the exact date of someone's death, but clashes with life insurance companies trying to discredit him to save their bottom line.

A woman must prove herself by taking on the top fighters in the dojo