Best Self Discovery Movies to Watch. There are times when you feel low, lost in life or just running the rat race, pause a bit, discover yourself, start fresh and to help with that we have listed best self discovery movies for you to watch.
Wake Up Sid
Drama/Romance ‧ 2h 18m
Imdb – 7.6/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 75 %
Siddharth Mehra, a spoilt and selfish college student, learns the meaning of life and the importance of responsibility from Aisha, an aspiring writer from Kolkata.
Why to watch
- Ranbir Kapoor, Konkana sen
- Directed by Ayan Mukerji
- A must watch
- Do what you love
- A friend can change your life positively
Stream it on Netflix
Dear Zindagi
Drama – Discover Yourself ‧ 2h 31m
Imdb – 7.6/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 69 %
After a series of career and relationship downturns, Kaira begins suffering from insomnia. She contacts Dr Jehangir Khan, a psychologist, who uses unconventional methods to treat her.
Why to watch
- Alia Bhatt with Sharukh Khan
- Directed by Gauri Shinde
- Discover yourself, stand up for yourself
- If you’re in the mood to do some soul-searching
Stream it on Netflix
Tamasha
Drama – Travel – Romantic ‧ 2h 19m
Imdb – 7.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 67 %
Ved and Tara fall in love while on a holiday in Corsica and decide to keep their real identities undisclosed. Tara returns to Delhi and meets a new Ved, who is trying to discover his true self.
Why to watch
- The one and only Imtiaz Ali
- Ranbir & Deepika
- Discover your true self
- For your soul
Stream it on Netflix
Eat Pray Love
Romance/Drama ‧ 2h 20m
Imdb – 5.8/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 36 %
Elizabeth Gilbert’s perfect world comes shattering down when she gets divorced. She then embarks on a journey across the world in an attempt to rediscover her true self.
Why to watch
- Travel the world while rediscovering and reconnecting with her true inner self
- Based on book
Stream it on Netflix
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Travel Drama ‧ 2h 35m
Imdb – 8.1/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 91%
Friends Kabir, Imran and Arjun take a vacation in Spain before Kabir’s marriage. The trip turns into an opportunity to mend fences, heal wounds, fall in love with life and combat their worst fears.
Why to watch
- Friendship
- Fall in love with life
- Facing your darkest fears.
Stream it on Netflix
Lost in Translation
Romance/Drama ‧ 1h 44m
Imdb – 7.7/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 95%
An American actor Bob, lands in Tokyo for an ad film and ends up meeting Charlotte, who’s left behind by her photographer husband. Gradually, the two discover a friend within each other.
Why to watch
- Platonic relationship
- Booster shot they need to hold their head up high
Queen
Drama ‧ 2h 26m
Imdb – 8.2/10
Rani is devastated after her fiance leaves her just before the wedding. Undeterred, she decides to go on their honeymoon alone where she gets pulled out of her comfort zone and rediscovers herself.
Why to watch
- Going on a honeymoon alone
- Self love and happiness, prioritizing self
- One of the best self discovery movies
Stream it on Netflix, Voot, Sony Liv
Blue Skies, Green Waters, Red Earth
Drama/Adventure ‧ 2h 23m
Imdb – 7.7/10
Kasi and Suni decide to go on a road trip from Kerala to Nagaland in search of Kasi’s girlfriend. On their way, they experience several life-defining moments.
Why to watch
- Road trip
- Feel good, experience it
Stream it on Hotstar
Swades
Drama ‧ 3h 30m
Imdb – 8.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 83%
Why to watch
- Mohan Bhargav, Geeta and Kaveri Amma
- Unlimited emotions
- Experience the rural India
Stream it on Netflix
Wild
Adventure/Drama ‧ 2 hours
Imdb – 7.1/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 89%
Cheryl Strayed, a recently divorced woman, decides to start a new life by hiking along the 1,100 mile-long Pacific Crest Trail. She begins to discover herself as she goes along her trek.
Why to watch
- Setting off for an adventure
- Lift the spirit and cleanse the soul
One Week
Drama/Indie film ‧ 1h 34m
Imdb – 7/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 50%
A dire medical diagnosis prompts a young man (Joshua Jackson) to search for meaning in his life via a cross-country trek across Canada on a vintage motorcycle.
Why to watch
- Canadian landmarks
- Emotional & Relatable
East Side Sushi
Drama ‧ 1h 46m
Imdb – 7.1/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 95%
Against all odds, single Latina mum Juana aspires to become a sushi chef while working in a Japanese restaurant.
Why to watch
- Single mom Juana
- Against all odds she achieves
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Comedy Adventure ‧ 1h 54m
Imdb – 7.3/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 51%
A man living a dull life dreams up romantic and action-filled scenarios in order to escape from monotony. When his own job is threatened, he sets out on a real romantic and action-packed journey.
Why to watch
- Daydreamer like most of us
Tall Girl
Romantic – 1h 42m
Imdb – 5.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 44%
When the tallest girl in high school falls for a handsome foreign exchange student, she becomes embroiled in a surprising love triangle and realizes she’s far more than her insecurities about her height have led her to believe.
Why to watch
- Overcome insecurities
- Love triangle
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Drama/Comedy ‧ 2h 4m
Imdb – 7.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 79%
A decrepit hotel hosts seven British tourists who come to Jaipur on a holiday. Each one has a past and a new ambition. Their lives intertwine with their host, who is also trying to get a grip on life.
Why to watch
- India
- Charming, delightful and amusing
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