You already saw numbers, inventory and suppliers. Now it’s time to watch a movie. But we are not going to list the typical inspirational movies where a coach gives a speech to the team right at halftime of the decisive game. Here we will recommend you the best movies for entrepreneurs with which you will learn a valuable lesson that you can apply in your business starting today. Pop some popcorn, take notes, and let the marathon begin!
The best movies for entrepreneurs that will teach you a lesson
flash of genius (2008)
In Mexico it was called: A Bright Idea
Good thing they didn’t put: Brainstorm
What is it about: This story based on true events tells how Robert Kearns (Greg Kinnear), has a great idea on a (literal) rainy day. He develops a prototype, patents it, and then, wanting to sell his creation, a company ‘steals’ the idea from him. Kearns decides to sue the thieves, who turn out to be none other than Ford Motor Company.
What lesson did he leave us? Doing what is right and what is good for your business are not always on the same path.
Best quote from the movie: “For you, maybe it’s just a windshield wiper, for me it’s the Mona Lisa.”
The Company Men (2010)
In Mexico it was called: Businessmen
Good thing they didn’t put: You have an email… from HR
What is it about: When Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck) loses his high-paying job in the midst of an economic downturn, he will go to any lengths to keep himself and his family the luxuries and privileges they are accustomed to. But after failing to reintegrate into Godin life, he will need to change his work mindset in order to get ahead.
What lesson did he leave us? The end of your career can be the beginning of your success as an entrepreneur.
Best quote from the movie: “We work as hard here as when we were looking for a job. We will be fine. What is the worst that can happen? What are they running from us?
Thank You for Smoking (2005)
In Mexico it was called: thanks for smoking
Good thing they didn’t put: A well lit dad
What is it about: Nick’s (Aaron Eckhart) job isn’t easy: he’s the spokesman for a commission to encourage tobacco use. He will lie, cheat and do everything in his power to bring his products to the consumer, all this before the doubtful look of his youngest son who will begin to question the work of the cunning and cynical father of him
What lesson did he leave us? There are always several creative ways to solve a problem.
Best quote from the movie: “My profession requires a bit of moral flexibility.”
💡 trivia: Seeing Aaron Eckhart’s performance in Thank You for Smokingdirector Christopher Nolan decided that someone with such smooth talk and cynicism would be ideal to play the villainous Two-Face in Dark Knight (2008).
The Aviator (2004)
In Mexico it was called: The Aviator
Good thing they didn’t put: An Out of Series Pilot
What is it about: This biopic chronicles the most prolific stage of Howard Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio) when he went from being a film producer to becoming a pioneer and tycoon of North American aviation. Everything is going great, surrounded by Hollywood stars and fame, until his obsessive-compulsive disorder rapidly deteriorates his connection with reality.
What lesson did he leave us? When the world thinks your business is crazy, you’re probably on the right track.
Best quote from the movie: “Don’t tell me I can’t do it! Don’t tell me it’s impossible!”
good year (2006)
In Mexico it was called: A good year
Good thing they didn’t put: came and stayed
What is it about: Max (Russel Crowe) inherits a wine estate in France, and knowing next to nothing about the business, travels from England to try and cash in on the property. In that place, he used to spend summers when he was a child and now he will have to learn the job if he wants to save the people who depend on the wine that is prepared there.
What lesson did he leave us? Although success can be in a company, happiness can be in building your own.
Best quote from the movie: “You will understand that a man learns nothing from victory. But defeat, that can bring you a lot of wisdom.”
money ball (2011)
In Mexico it was called: The Game of Fortune
Good thing they didn’t put: Destiny Home Runs
What is it about: Billy Beane’s (Brad Pitt) goal is to build the best baseball team with the worst budget in the league. The solution? Go down a previously uncharted path to recruit players based on stats often ignored by your peers. Everything looks to be a disaster, until Beane’s method begins to pay off and change the sport.
What lesson did he leave us? Having the largest amount of data allows you to make better business decisions.
Best quote from the movie: “When your opponent makes mistakes, don’t interrupt him.”
💡 trivia: money balllike its leading baseball team, also had a limited budget: Brad Pitt agreed to receive a lower salary and the same stadium was dressed differently to represent 8 different locations.
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Dolemite is my Name (2019)
In Mexico it was called: my name is dolemite
Good thing they didn’t put: Black tape
What is it about: Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy) is an African-American comedian who just doesn’t find success, until one of his characters called ‘Dolemite’ becomes popular thanks to the distribution of vinyl with his comedy routines. Moore capitalizes on the success of his creation and makes him the lead in a legendary low-budget kung fu movie.
What lesson did he leave us? Having few resources makes you more creative when it comes to solving challenges.
Best quote from the movie: “You know what they say, luck happens if opportunity finds you ready.”
Beer Wars (2009)
In Mexico it was called: The War of the Beers
Good thing they didn’t put: Thirst for Triumph
What is it about: This documentary tells of the complicated situation that small American breweries are experiencing when they want to compete against large rival companies. With excessive advertising, the fight for supermarket shelves and even unfair distribution laws, this war is gradually annihilating artisan producers.
What lesson did he leave us? On many occasions, it will not be enough to have a good product for sale.
Best quote from the movie: “Most Americans have never tasted real beer.”
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Jerry Maguire (nineteen ninety six)
In Mexico it was called: Jerry Maguire: Love and Defiance
Good thing they didn’t put: unemployed madness
What is it about: Jerry (Tom Cruise) is a successful sports superstar manager, but overnight he loses even his friends. With a rising football star as his only client and his secretary as his only support, Jerry must master his ego and use what he has to the best of his ability if he is to achieve success and happiness at the same time.
What lesson did he leave us? Anyone crazy enough to follow your dreams deserves your loyalty.
Best quote from the movie: “Love you. You complete me”.
anchored (2021)
In the United States it was called: Bankrolled
Good thing they didn’t put: Too Drunk To Fund
What is it about: After suffering many business failures and dead-end jobs, Polo and Blas (Aldo Escalante and Ricardo Polanco) have a brilliant idea: an app/social network/platform for social justice. They acquire the necessary financing to create it. The problem is that they have no idea how to do it. This Mexican comedy will make more than one entrepreneur laugh and cry.
What lesson did he leave us? A good idea without a business plan does not work. And vice versa.
Best quote from the movie: “What is success if it is not shared?”
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Be Kind Rewind (2008)
In Mexico it was called: Originally Pirate
Good thing they didn’t put: Two Locos in the Videoclub
What is it about: What do you do when the livelihood of your video store depends on renting movies to customers… but all your movies are deleted? In this pre-Netflix comedy, Mike and Jerry (Mos Def and Jack Black) will go to any lengths to keep the business afloat, inventing a hit new product, as well as sparking interest in the user-centric experience.
What lesson did he leave us? A crisis can quickly turn into an opportunity if you have a business vision.
Best quote from the movie: “These movies are made to order. They are Swedish!”
💡 trivia: Be Kind Rewind started the fashion of ‘swedish’ movies, a trend that has remained alive and can be enjoyed on YouTube. Search for ‘sweded’ when you have time. No problem.
The Social Network (2010)
In Mexico it was called: The social network
Good thing they didn’t put: Tangled
What is it about: This is how Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) stole and capitalized on the idea of some pedant twins, in order to create the digital platform that steals your information and capitalizes on it so that brands and politicians sell you things. And all this at the cost of taking his friends, girlfriend and acquaintances between his legs. Steal Mark’s business acumen, but only that.
What lesson did he leave us? A great idea can always improve if you manage to mature it.
Best quote from the movie: “You would be the inventors of Facebook if you had invented Facebook.”
The Intern (2015)
In Mexico it was called: Fashion Intern
Good thing they didn’t put: The Old Fashioned Scholar
What is it about: Ben (Robert De Niro) is a 70-year-old retiree who enters as an intern at a thriving clothing and fashion e-commerce where Jules (Anne Hathaway) is the CEO who runs the business impeccably, at the cost of spending little time with his family. Old Ben will help Jules understand those things that really matter in life.
What lesson did he leave us? Always look for the balance between professional success and your personal life.
Best quote from the movie: “It doesn’t matter what you decide. I just want the best for her. May she be happy”.
Chef (2014)
In Mexico it was called: Home Chef
Good thing they didn’t put: With the Pan by the Handle
What is it about: When Carl (Jon Favreau) loses his job at a renowned restaurant due to a bad boss and a bad review, he decides to start his own business in the form of a food truck in which he can recapture his passion and culinary inventiveness, while also activating the relationship with his youngest son, who will give him various teachings in the world of technology.
What lesson did he leave us? No matter the size of your business, don’t underestimate the power of social media.
Best quote from the movie: “I have the opportunity to touch people’s lives with what I do. And I want to share that with you.”
💡 trivia: We do not recommend viewing Chef on an empty stomach. It has a sequence where the protagonist prepares the best gratin cheese sandwich in the history of the universe. Under advise there is not cheat.
Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999)
In Mexico it was called: The Pirates of…
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