33 Film Quotes That Will Give You A Much Needed Optimism Boost

    "Life, uh, finds a way." –Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park.

    Kimberley Dadds
    by Kimberley Dadds

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Life can be pretty hard at the best of times. And most people may agree it's pretty testing at the moment. So we asked members of the BuzzFeed Community what movie quotes give them the optimism they need to get through it all. Here are some of their most inspiring answers.

    1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

    Warner Bros.

    –jessicaleighp2

    2. The Crow (1994)

    Miramax Films

    –miarosevanzandt12

    3. Beauty and the Beast (1991)

    Disney

    –gimms

    4. Annie (1982)

    Columbia Pictures

    –DuckInAHoodie

    5. Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

    Cinema International Corporation

    –aleksa3

    6. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

    Warner Bros.

    "This quote gave me the words to express what I've been feeling for years. Everytime I start worrying now, I think about this quote, and it helps me let everything go. Often, the thing I was anxious about resolves itself without much hassle, and when it doesn't, I realise it wasn't that much of a big deal anyway." –manytoothedgear

    7. Jurassic Park (1993)

    Universal Pictures

    "Nothing will ever be as influential in my life than the four words Dr. Ian Malcolm uttered: 'Life finds a way'." –maggieb471e8bebb

    8. Finding Nemo (2003)

    Disney Pixar

    –christinaa4ee785c34

    9. Gone with the Wind (1939)

    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

    "In the movie and the novel Scarlett had her life turned upside down and a ton of obstacles thrown her way. While she has her flaws, she got shit done and realized she could start again tomorrow." –dellarock

    10. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

    Sony Pictures

    –brendar4253e2f61

    11. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

    Warner Bros.

    "It reminds me that there are some things in this world and in my life that I can't fix, and that doesn't mean I'm a weak or bad person. It just means that chance and luck doesn't always turn in my favour."–alexkingscott

    12. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

    Castle Rock Entertainment

    –kimp47796a55d

    13. The Help (2011)

    Dreamworks

    "It's so simple to remember and a nice mantra to repeat to yourself that always makes me smile :)" –ChrisJay

    14. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

    Buena Vista Pictures

    –s4d6651359

    15. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

    Buena Vista Pictures

    –lespuffles

    16. Meet the Robinsons (2007)

    Walt Disney Pictures

    "They're a family who celebrates when their inventions don't work perfectly because they understand failure is part of growth. And though they make mistakes they still have to keep moving forward." –jaed3 and olivias4cb608226

    17. Dead Poets Society (1989)

    Buena Vista Pictures

    "We live in a world where we all feel like we are running out of time, we focus on meaningless things and when overwhelmed, I always remind myself of this quote. It helps me to put life in perspective and to never forget the bigger picture. Carpe Diem." –Mat Ldg, Facebook

    18. Equilibrium (2002)

    Miramax Films

    "It made me look at pain in a whole new way. I accepted it and embraced it and didn't try to make it stop or go away because I saw it as my deepest pain being the moment I was most human and most alive." –Bauxjangles

    19. Blow (2001)

    New Line Cinema

    –agreen1490

    20. American Beauty (1999)

    DreamWorks Pictures

    "The last monologue from American Beauty always brings tears to my eyes and reminds me that life is worth living. Makes me want to go on an adventure and live my life." –Pearl Black, Facebook

    21. The Lion King (1994)

    Disney

    –a43f2c7a87

    22. Good Will Hunting (1997)

    Miramax Films

    –emmamcginn

    23. The Princess Diaries (2001)

    Buena Vista Pictures

    –remidowu

    24. Passengers (2016)

    Columbia Pictures

    –theoclinton

    25. The Lion King (1994)

    Disney
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    "Hakuna Matata, it means no worries. It helps me through times when I'm stressed and freaking out about life. I have used Hakuna Matata so much throughout my life that I decided to get a tattoo for it to just look at when I need it!" –autumnraynetracy

    26. Pocahontas (1995)

    Walt Disney Pictures

    –meaganr42eafe0fb

    27. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

    Warner Bros.

    –Sabrina Barr

    28. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

    Fox Searchlight Pictures

    –blamethestars

    29. Cinderella (1950)

    Disney

    –PrncessKristyn

    30. Dead Poets Society (1989)

    Buena Vista Pictures

    –DavidSPumpkins

    31. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)

    Fox Searchlight Pictures

    –Caitlyn Ssennyange, Facebook

    32. Mulan (1998)

    Walt Disney Pictures

    –Ariana Capetillo, Facebook

    33. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

    New Line Cinema

    "This one always makes me cry! And it's very encouraging- especially with today's political climate and the seemingly never ending heartbreaking attacks. It reminds me to look for the helpers and remember that most people are good." –Molly McCormack, Facebook

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