Some of my favorite films that I've inspired me as a child and even greater still as an adult I'd like to share and recommend viewing at some point before they disappear into obscurity (in no particular order):
Gladiator
A Roman general betrayed and forced to become a gladiator wins the support of the people and rises up to win his freedom back while wielding the sword.
Ben Hur
A Jewish noble is forced into slavery on a boat in war and saves an important Roman admiral who favors him to rise and lead with great responsibility and race chariots. He's forced to deal with his emotions as he still feels loyal to his family and Jewish community. He never gives up hope.
Braveheart
William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish commoner who unites the various clans against a cruel English King, Edward the Longshanks.
Rob Roy
In Scotland 1713 a Highland farmer and clan leader Rob Roy MacGregor is forced to borrow money from the duplicitous aristocrat Marquis of Montrose to help his clan survive a harsh winter. A tale of courage and valor.
The Eagle
Marcus Aquila chose to lead a Roman garrison in Britain to recapture an important emblem to the Romans he fails at his first attempt with an army and is wounded. He decides to go back with only a slave and redeem himself as a man to himself and to his family's honor.
Honorable mentions worth checking out as well:
- The 13th Warrior
- Batman Begins
- Count of Monte Cristo
- Hurt Locker
- Master & Commander
- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
- The Ten Commandments
- The Road
I know superhero movies rack up most the ticket sales these days as heroes that originated in comic books in the 20th century, I tend to relate to the epic period films who's focus is on the character becoming a man. In modern times, I would say the real man is the family man who struggles to serve and lead their families in harsh economic climates: struggling with layoffs, unemployment, or competition in the working environment.
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