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20+ Law of Attraction Movies and Films (Even Better Than “The Secret”)
That Change Your Vibe and Change Your Life
I’ve been writing a series of blogs about the law of attraction.
I tell you all about why affirmations don’t always work; specific techniques so you can match the vibration level of what you want to manifest; how things like intrusive thoughts, the pain body, and overactive thinking can keep your wheels spinning; and so much more.
You can find part 1 here, and part 2 here.
But, I know that lots of people want the quick fix instead of being asked to have consistent awareness to attract what they want.
(I can totally understand: As a coach, I know that people need some quick wins before being willing to invest time into something. We’ve all been disappointed so many times before.)
So . . . what could be easier than watching a movie?
Or, what if people watched an entire playlist of movies where they could see the characters embodying law of attraction personality traits? They might feel inspired to go back to my other (step-by-step, here’s what to do) articles about LOA. Might. If they felt like it.
And if even just a few people did that, it would change their lives forever.
If you’ve already watched some of the manifestation movies below, consider checking them out again, paying attention to attributes of the characters and actions they take that get them what they want (or prevent them from getting it).
One more thing before we start.
What about “The Secret”?
You might be surprised that no documentary-style law of attraction woowoo films are on this list. That’s intentional.
This is my own personal list of movies that inspire me, and there just hasn’t been any “The Secret”-style movie that I can give what they used to call “a full-body yes” to.
Nothing wrong with them, but, to me, those documentaries always seem like a bunch of not-very-juicy people sitting around joylessly talking about manifestion.
And there has to be joy! There has to be amazement! There has to be that “Wow! This really works, and it’s the best thing ever” kind of feeling.
If you are totally new to law of attraction concepts, don’t worry. I’ll put a selection of my favorite books at the end of this list. Or, click here for a crash course.
How I Selected the Manifestation Movies on This List
I watched dozens and dozens of magical movies and picked the best ones to save you that “I just lost two hours of my life” feeling.
A movie only made the list if:
Within the first 20 minutes, you can see and understand how a main or supporting character’s actions and choices influence what happens to them — and be able to relate it to law of attraction and manifestation principles
At least one main or strong supporting character shows exactly what to do to achieve your dreams — or, what not to do
After watching, these movies inspire me to live out law of attraction in my own life (and, I hope, yours too)
All titles are available to rent (or view free) on Amazon, so you don’t have to be on three or four different streaming platforms to get access (links that worked at the time of writing are included for each film)
No demeaning or insulting depictions of women or other disenfranchized groups
Let’s go!
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The Big List of Law of Attraction and Manifestation Movies
Law of Attraction Movies: Women’s Stories
When I was a kid, I always wondered what happened to the Disney heroines after they were “rescued” by the prince.
What cool things did they do after that? What amazing adventures did they have?
When I grew up, I realized that the prince was the only goal in those cartoons. Ewww.
So, over time, I found my own inspirational movie heroines. Here are a bunch of movies in which, yeah, sometimes there’s a guy involved, but it’s not the main story.
Especially if you’re going through a rough patch in life, watch this playlist and take notes. You’ll get lots of ideas on how to make a challenging situation better.
Legally Blonde (2001) - Reese Witherspoon plays Elle, a nouveau riche Beverly Hills college girl whom everyone likes and whose goal is nothing more than to marry her East-Coast-elite boyfriend.
Instead of proposing, he drops the bomb that he has to marry someone “at his level” and is breaking up with Elle.
She draws on her self-confidence, sincerity, and friendliness (and her refusal to internalize others’ negativity) to accomplish so much more than anyone expects without ever losing herself.
“Believe it and achieve it” at its finest. Watch how she handles every diss along the way, and take notes. Here’s where to watch.
The Marvelous Mrs Maisel (2017 / 5 seasons) - Do you like amazingly accurate and crazily colorful late 1950s-early 1960s costumes, Manhattan and Greenwich Village settings, and a lovable, confident, and assertive lead character that goes where no woman had gone before?
Rachel Brosnahan plays Midge Maisel who quietly and supportively was the brains behind her husband, until he cheats on her.
In her shock and grief, she goes from perfect upper-middle-class mom of two to struggling stand-up comedian and shows you the qualities that make her succeed.
Chocolat (2000) - Based on the Joanne Harris novel, Juliette Binoche plays a mysterious single mother in 1959, tied to a generational curse, who arrives in a small French town to open a chocolate shop.
Her charm and salesmanship draw in the villagers (including Judi Dench and Leslie Caron) on whom the chocolates have magical and healing effects. Of course, the mayor tries to run her out of town.
Oh, and there’s also Johnny Depp.
Definite law of attraction lessons in this one and a memorable, lovable cast. Here’s where to watch.
Widow Clicquot (2023) - Haley Bennett stars as the early 19th-century-woman who created Veuve Clicquot champagne, in this magical movie about how to truly love your work and develop a true relationship with your vocation.
If you have a dream and things aren’t working out — yet — maybe you don’t love it enough? You’ll find out by watching this film.
Just watching the actress embody this role in its quiet, mesmerizing focus made this one of my favorite films on this list.
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding (2011) - Maybe my favorite Jane Fonda film, she plays a 60-something hippie mom (and grandma) in Woodstock, New York.
Fonda’s NYC lawyer daughter cut her mom off 20 years before because she couldn’t stand her free-love, cannabis-growing ways.
This movie is all about spreading joy, loving-while-not-centering the men in your life, and learning to let go of who you thought you were so you can become who you can be.
I love this portrayal of an over-60 woman who is definitely not invisible, has lots of friends (and lovers), and lives a lifestyle that ends up inspiring her grandkids as well as her daughter. Here’s where to watch.
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) - Lesley Manville stars as a 60-something widowed cleaning lady in 1957 England, who dares to dream of owning a couture Christian Dior gown.
In true law-of-attraction fashion, everything that goes wrong ends up turning in her favor. The clients who take advantage of her create the “contrast” (as Esther Hicks would say) to show her what she doesn’t want.
Her adventures in Paris introduce her to new friends who value her and her skills, there’s plenty of magic, and . . . I won’t spoil the plot by saying more.
If you’ve been thinking that life might be over for you, this is the movie to watch.
The Banger Sisters (2002) - Goldie Hawn and Susan Sarandon star as two former 1970s groupies who meet again 20 years later, and put all the pieces of their lives back together in this feel-good, buddy comedy.
Hawn has just been fired from her long-term Whisky-a-Go-Go bartending job with nowhere to go, and Sarandon is an upper-class wife and mom who has nervously been hiding her previous identity.
Geoffrey Rush co-stars as a neurotic-but-lovable wannabe writer.
Even if you don’t usually like Hawn or Sarandon, this is a great weekend film when you want an attitude adjustment but without the angst. Here’s where to watch.
Vanity Fair (2004) - Director Mira Nair’s adaptation of the 1847-48 serial novel (and cautionary woman-bashing tale) by William Makepeace Thackery.
But don’t worry. There’s no misogyny in Nair’s reimagining of the story.
She see heroine Becky Sharpe as brave and indefatigable (instead of a rapacious woman on the make, as in the novel).
Nair interprets the character the same way I did when I first read the novel back in college. I still rewatch this movie whenever I need to light a fire under myself.
I’m always inspired by her determination to keep going and find a way out and up, at a time when the only alternative was the streets. And she’s a role model in unflagging self-worth, without apology, without shame, in a world of disdain. Here’s where to watch.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands (2022) - Inspiring documentary about the African-American classical and gospel singer, who had such unshakable self-belief that she rose from a working-class family in Philadelphia to become one of the most famous singers of her time.
She also had the discernment and strength within herself to protect her gifts and fulfill her destiny without succumbing to men or managers who would derail her.
She chose intelligently and wisely and made the good things in life come to her. I also loved the examples of how she stayed true to herself while also forming close relationships and mentoring young singers throughout her life.
While championing equality and her people during the civil rights movement, starting in the 1930s, she continually opened doors for other Black artists in classical music and opera and lived to be 96.
This is a master class on believing in yourself no matter what goes wrong and no matter what happens. Here’s where to watch.
Wonder Woman (2017) - Inspiring fantasy about the peaceful and free life of warrior women in a civilization without men. I love the innocent, calm, bumbling, and brave character of Princess Diana, Wonder Woman.
When I first saw this movie, it somehow blasted through the conditioning I still had about what women can and cannot do in terms of protecting and defending ourselves.
It also taught me that we can gracefully ignore anyone and anything that says we have to bow to roles that benefit only one gender (and it’s not ours).
Watching this film reminds me to disregard the things that don’t serve us and focus on the things that do.
As her mentor tells her, “You keep doubting yourself, Diana. You are stronger than you believe. You have greater powers than you know.” Here’s where to watch.
A Little Princess (1995) - My favorite film adaptation of the 1905 children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Like many girls’ instructive stories of that period, this may not be for everyone. But, to me, this version is so beautiful and incorporates stories from the Ramayana as well as highlighting the importance of the stories we tell ourselves.
The stories we believe can save us (or destroy us).
Some of my favorite lines: “I am a princess. All girls are. Even if they live in tiny old attics. Even if they dress in rags. Even if they aren’t pretty or smart or young. They’re still princesses. All of us.”
Pick up some tips on navigating life situations that are unfair, tragic, and shocking. And how help is always possible. We never have to give in to the darkness. We can always shine our light. Here’s where to watch.
Moana (2016) - Although some of the cultures represented have protested Disney’s cultural mish-mash in this film, this is still such an inspiring movie.
It’s the story of a girl who feels constrained by cultural taboos at a time of crisis for her people. If she doesn’t break the rules, they’re headed for extinction.
My favorite character is the luminous grandmother figure and how her spirit accompanies Moana on her hero’s journey.
There’s also a beautiful, magical sub-plot about the goddess of the land.
Moana sings, “They have stolen the heart from inside you. But this does not define you. This is not who you are. You know who you are. Who you truly are.”
Think about who you really are as you watch this film. There’s always more in every one of us than we know.
The Wizard of Oz (1939) - Based on the book by misfit and early feminist L Frank Baum. Influenced by his suffragist mother-in-law, Baum consciously created a strong and brave female character who was able to rescue herself, with a little help from a friendly witch.
Spunky and outspoken Dorothy, an orphan who doesn’t feel she fits in, dreams of a different life in a fantasy world with friends who will understand her. If you haven’t seen this movie since you were a child, watch it again and take a closer look.
“It’s always best to start at the beginning,” says good witch Glinda. You never have to be the smartest or the most talented but just willing to “follow the yellow brick road.”
Each of the friends she meets along the way long for something they don’t have, not realizing it’s already theirs.
That’s one of the most basic law of attraction principles: It’s already within you. You already have it. And as soon as you know that’s true, everything falls into place. Here’s where to watch.
The Good Witch (2008) - Want to watch another good witch in action?
This is the first in a long-running series of Hallmark Channel movies about a calm, composed, and confident witchy woman who opens a new-agey store in a fictional Midwestern town.
Wouldn’t you love to be ready, in advance, for whatever comes? Solve people’s problems and make new friends in a Stars-Hollow-like village? Wear witchy (but not too witchy) outfits?
I love to watch an episode or two of this anytime I feel that situations have gotten out of control. It always gives me a reset and some good ideas.
It’s fun, the supporting cast is great, and main character Cassandra Nightingale, played by Catherine Bell, might be a witchy role model you’ll love. Here’s where to watch.
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Law of Attraction Movies: Men’s Stories (But You Might Find Them Inspiring, Too)
99% of my audience and followers are women, so why am I including male-centric films?
One reason is because, so far, there aren’t as many inspiring, reach-your-dreams movies for women or with women in prominent roles.
In “women’s films,” we still more often see the goal as “love” and doing what “he” wants, with a woman giving up her own dreams in favor of someone else’s. Now that we’re already a good way into the 21st century, I hope that will change.
But, since, so far, most change-your-life movies revolve around men, let’s use them as inspiration, and just pretend that we are the main characters in these films.
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - This Will-Smith-starring drama, based on a true story, shows that your “vibration” doesn’t have to be perfect all the time in order to achieve your goals.
Doors open through a combination of positivity and the self-belief to work hard. Even though unexpected obstacles can accumulate and seem insurmountable, you can win.
This is the perfect film for anyone who has failed over and over again, but still has a dream they can’t abandon. According to Smith, it’s also his favorite of all his films.
Yes Man (2008) - In spite of Jim Carrey’s overacting (which his fans might enjoy) the premise about saying yes to things when you’re used to reflexively saying no is definitely a good one to try.
Especially if you’re an introvert or have internalized the message to be quiet and not get in the way.
If you get a little tired of Carrey’s persona, you can skip the last 30 minutes and still get an inspiring message. Are parts of the plot a little implausible? Probably . . . but not that implausible if my own life is any measure.
October Sky (1999) - This one’s all about following a crazy dream, being naive but full of hope, and ignoring family who believe that a career in science isn’t “for people like us.”
Based on a true story, Homer Hickam, a 1950s coal miner's son who dreamt of a NASA career, ended up achieving that — and doing so much more in his adventurous life.
He also wrote many books (in case you’re curious about his career after watching this origin story.
The Upside (2017) - A remake of French film “The Intouchables”, and better than the original, in my opinion.
Kevin Hart plays an ex-con and Bryan Cranston plays a wealthy paraplegic. They come together under unusual circumstances and change each others’ lives. Nicole Kidman plays a supporting role.
Think of a more-believable “Bucket List” in which both characters learn from each other to heal wounds in their lives.
Lots of law of attraction tips in this plot (what to do and what to avoid).
Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) - Don’t let the fact that this is a retelling of the Bhagavad Gita keep you from this rising-from-the-ashes film couched in a story about how to win at golf.
It doesn’t strictly fit my criterion of getting into the manifestation theme within the first 20 minutes, so if you just want the quotables, keep fast-forwarding until each time you see Will Smith on screen.
(I’m betting you’ll love him enough to go back and watch the whole thing.) Also stars Matt Damon and Charlize Theron.
Groundhog Day (1993) - A cynical, conceited weatherman’s life changes forever when he’s forced to live the same day over and over again.
Maybe you’ll relate, if you’ve ever had the Universe beat a few tough-love lessons into you until you finally get it.
One of my favorite comedies ever. Watch Bill Murray transform from the person everyone hates to someone who is loved by all — and you can see, step-by-step how he does it.
Andie MacDowell co-stars. Here’s where to watch.
School of Rock (2003) - Jack Black plays a 30-something couch surfer and hard-rocker-wannabe who’s kicked out of his own band and about to be kicked out of his bandmate’s flat.
To delay the inevitable, he gets a substitute teacher gig at an exclusive prep school, and hits on a plan to use his musically talented students to win a competition (with Black taking the prize money).
But something else happens instead. The law of attraction takes over. This is a movie I watch whenever I feel like LOA isn’t working, just as a reminder of the process.
The kids in the movie are so wonderful, too. Here’s where to watch.
Rudy (1993) - Based on the real-life story of Rudy Ruettiger, a Joliet, Ill. working class kid who dreams of playing football at Notre Dame despite his small size and lack of athletic ability.
A big part of why I love this movie is that Sean Astin is in the lead role, and he’s just so darned sincere and lovable.
This movie is a step-by-step playbook to achieve any dream. So much so that I made a cheat sheet for using the “Rudy Method” in your own life.
He goes from believing that “having dreams is what makes life tolerable” to full-out breaking free from the factory and living his dream — even with no support and the derision of his family.
You might not get exactly what you ask for, but the Universe will get you to a place beyond your dreams and much more magical than your original wish. Here’s where to watch.
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