If you have been following this website, surely you have spent hours thinking about what idea can launch you to stardom; what start up to create to make the world a better place; or constantly looking around for new business opportunities. How about you find inspiration with these 10 excellent movies for entrepreneurs?
To achieve that spark of enlightenment, many clamor for a “muse”, but I think that for that “muse” to arrive, a bait is needed. Bill Gates suggests reading amazing books; ModoEmprendedor suggests watching these movies for entrepreneurs.
10 Movies for entrepreneurs.
- The Founder.
- Whiplash.
- Looking for happiness.
- limitless.
- Pirates of Silicon Valley.
- The wolf of Wall Street.
- Flash Of Genius.
- Rocky.
- Moneyball.
- startup.com
1. The Founder.
The Founder is an account of part of the life of Ray Kroc, one of the most recognized businessmen in the world; thanks to a company we all know very well: McDonald’s. The film charts the rise of one of America’s most influential businessmen; that he met Mac and Dick McDonald in the 1950s in California; and turned McDonald’s into an empire of golden arches. Without his persistence, McDonald’s would never have become what it is today. Watch the trailer here.
2. Whiplash.
The life of many musicians is an example of entrepreneurship. In this story, Andrew Neiman (Milles Teller) has only one goal; become a great drummer. He has talent, training and a tutor; It brings out the best and the worst in him. watch the trailer here
3. In search of happiness.
The life of Chris Gardner served as the embodiment of Will Smith’s journey of a salesman full of challenges; where he went from not having a home or money, to being a millionaire example for all who want to achieve their dreams. The story has a special ingredient; the engine that made him prosper was his son. watch the trailer here
If you want to know more about Chris’s life, click here: 3 tips from millionaire Chris Garner, the man who inspired the movie The Pursuit of Happyness.
4. Limitless.
Despite not being directly related to entrepreneurship; after seeing it you will feel that you can do anything. Edward Morra (Bradley Cooper) is an unsuccessful writer who after trying a nootropic called NZT-48, is able to harness the full potential of his brain. This gets him into some trouble but at the same time it becomes his salvation. watch the trailer here
5. Pirates of Silicon Valley.
If you must think of entrepreneurs who revolutionized the world forever, what names come to mind? The list is long, but it is very likely that the creators of Microsoft and Apple are at the top. So what can be more inspiring than the lives of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates? This film tells us about his beginnings, his vision and above all, it inspires us. watch the trailer here
6. The wolf of wall street.
Have you thought about what to do when you have all the money you want? The story of Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) a stockbroker who had to start from 0, shows us what the ambition to achieve a goal can achieve. And even though things get out of control… and a lot, it’s still inspiring to see a person achieve what he wants. watch the trailer here
7. Flash Of Genius.
The story of Robert Kearns (Greg Kinnear) tells the adventure of what happened when he had a great idea and the Ford company stole it. Regardless of his wife and children turning away from him, he did not stop fighting to get credit for his invention. watch the trailer here
8.Rocky.
I would dare to say that regardless of the generation to which you belong; Do you know who Rocky Balboa is? A boxer played by Sylvester Stallone who in all the films of the saga shows us the scope of dedication. An entertaining and stimulating film. watch the trailer here
9. Moneyball.
Brad Pitt embodies the manager of a baseball team that is not in a good moment. With a very small budget he manages to outdo his competitors using unconventional but highly creative methods. The film demonstrates the importance of thinking differently and that it is not necessary to have large capital to have good results. Watch the trailer here.
10.startup.com
Startup.com is an excellent documentary about the money rush that swept the internet world in the late 90’s. This documentary has all the necessary ingredients to learn some great lessons about the Internet bubble. The kind of friendships and partnerships you have, the increase in competition, and how ambition can become your worst enemy. Watch the trailer here.
We hope these 10 movies for entrepreneurs give you all the inspiration you need to achieve your goals. In case you want to see more options, you are going to love these movies and documentaries on Netflix.
And remember, if you are really interested in creating your own business, you can read our book “How to create a company while working: Discover how to manage your time, manage your money and motivate yourself while creating a company and working for another” , where you will find all the information you need to found your own company, without having to leave your job.
