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Career Movies to Empower You

When you’re navigating your passions, purpose, and professional goals, it might be nice to watch some TV that can leave you feeling good. Our MT team rounded up a list of our favorite career movies to empower you.

We offer a gentle invitation into curiosity. You’ll find movies that are more fun, and some that go a bit deeper. Instead of seeking your answers with pressure and agenda, see if you can bring in some curiosity and notice what thoughts emerge for you.

Take a moment to yourself with your favorite snack and couch spot and enjoy.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Ben Stiller, Walter Mitty, Kristen Wiig, Cheryl Melhoff, Jon Daly & More

The Intern

FEATURING Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo & MORE

Mr. Holland’s Opus

FEATURING Glenne Headly, Richard Dreyfuss, Jay Thomas, Olympia Dukakis & more

Pursuit of Happiness

Featuring Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Brian Howe & more

Legally Blonde

Featuring Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Coolidge, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair & more

Dead Poets Society

Featuring Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke, Robern Sean Leonard & more

Chef

Featuring Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara, Scarlett Johansson & more

The Family Man

Featuring Nicolas Cage, Tea Leoni, Don Cheadle, Jake Milkovich & more

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Featuring Jiro Ono, Masuhiro Yamamoto & more

Jerry Maguire

Featuring Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger, Kelly Preston & more

Hidden Figures

Featuring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kirsten Dunst & more

Up in the Air

Featuring George Clooney, Anna Kendrick, Vera Farmiga, Jason Reitman, Jason Bateman & more

Erin Brockovich

Featuring Julia Roberts, Erin Brockovich, Albert Finnery & more

Office Space

Featuring Mike Judge, Ron Livingston, Gary Cole, Jennifer Aniston & more