AFI's 10 Most Inspirational Films
AFI's 100 most inspirational films were chosen from 300 nominated films on ballots sent to 1,500 filmmakers, actors, critics and others in Hollywood.
9. Miracle On 34th Street (1947)
The American Film Institute announced the list of inspirational films June 14 in the group's annual top-100 TV special that aired on CBS.
8. Breaking Away (1979)
Past AFI lists have included best comedies, movie quotes, songs and love stories.
7. The Grapes Of Wrath (1940)
With the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the war in Iraq and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, AFI wanted to examine films that offer hope.
6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
5. Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (1939)
Sidney Poitier and Gary Cooper appeared in films on the list five times each, more than any other actor.
4. Rocky (1976)
The newest films on the list were two from 2004, "Hotel Rwanda" (No. 90) and "Ray" (No. 99).
3. Schindler's List (1993)
With five films, Spielberg led directors in the top 100, including "The Color Purple" (No. 51) and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (No. 58).
2. To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)
The oldest movie on the list was Charles Chaplin's 1931 silent film "City Lights" (No. 33).
1. It's A Wonderful Life (1946)
Capra had four films in the top 100, his others being "Meet John Doe" (No. 49) and "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (No. 83).