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3 Movies To Watch If You Want To Change Your Life This April

Here's a message from the universe (or the film industry) to finally change your life for the better.

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We could all use a little life-improvement. But rather than grind-setting and looksmaxxing, why not make your life better the fun way: By watching inspiring movies.

Put down the overly wordy self-help book that you’ve got clutched in your hand. While sure, you can get some good advice from a book, you might also just need a quick pick-me-up in the form of a 90-minute movie. Whatever you’re struggling with in this time of transition, there’s a movie that will make you see things from a new perspective. Whether you’re getting over a rough breakup or you finally want to start really living, I’ve got a film suggestion for you.

When you need a big change to move on, watch Under the Tuscan Sun.

Buena Vista

After a shocking and soul-crushing divorce, Frances goes on an impromptu trip to Italy for a change of scenery. When she comes across a dilapidated Tuscan villa for sale, she decides on a whim to buy it and fix it up. It’s a struggle for her, but she makes it through. If you’ve been struggling lately and considering a major life change, Under the Tuscan Sun might help you decide. Watch Under the Tuscan Sun on Amazon Video.

When you’re always saying no to new opportunities, watch Yes Man.

Warner Bros.

Another Jim Carrey banger, this one’s for the people who never go outside of their comfort zones. If you’ve found you’ve been saying no to every opportunity, watch as Carl vows to say yes to absolutely everything. Everything in his life changes, and all for the better. Honestly, this movie had a big impact on me, so why not you? Watch Yes Man on Amazon Video.

When you finally want to start living your best life, watch Last Holiday.

Paramount Pictures

You’re stuck in a rut. That was the case with Georgia until she learned she had a terminal illness and not long to live. She takes it as an opportunity to finally do all the things she always wanted to do without worrying about what anyone will think. Regardless of what’s going wrong in your life, you’ll feel super empowered after watching this. Watch Last Holiday with a Paramount+.


About the author

Trisha Bartle

Trisha’s your resident tarot reader, rom-com lover, and horror connoisseur. In addition to using her vast knowledge of all things cinema to helm Thought Catalog’s TV + Movies entertainment section as Lead Entertainment Editor, she also offers her tarot expertise to Collective World. Trisha splits her time between making art and being awesome.

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