Highest-Rated Movies about 'Gutsy', Sort by Popularity

Woman at War (2018), Blame It on Fidel (2006), RKO 281 (1999), A Serial Killer's Guide to Life (2019), The Burmese Harp (1956), The Harder They Come (1972), My Life to Live (1962), The Lost Future (2010) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Gutsy movies.

#1. Woman at War (2018)

Storyline: Halla is a 50-year-old environmental activist who crusades against the local aluminum industry in Iceland. As her actions grow bolder, her life changes in the blink of an eye when she's finally granted permission to adopt a girl from the Ukraine.

Plot Keywords: environmentalist, political activist, choir director, adopted daughter, amusing, charming, creative ...

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#3. RKO 281 (1999)

Storyline: Orson Welles (Liev Schreiber), all charisma and stubborn vision, is signed to direct films for RKO Pictures with a startling amount of creative freedom. Welles decides to make production number 281 a disguised biopic of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst (James Cromwell), a film which would come to be known as "Citizen Kane." But Welles doesn't understand just how much clout Hearst yields. When he gets word of the unflattering production, Hearst does everything in his power to stop it.

Plot Keywords: filmmaker, screenwriter, columnist, director, publisher, fiery, thrilling ...

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#8. The Lost Future (2010)

Storyline: The Story of one night at London's Transfabulous Arts Festival. In 2004 in the UK, the Gender Recognition Act came into law giving new rights to transgender people - the act itself dividing gender along binary lines. In the wake of the act, many couldn't locate themselves in the new boxes or even tick one. This film charts performers who re-imagine what gender could mean in the wake of "the act."—British Film Institute

Plot Keywords: survivors, mutant, tribal leader, hunter, tracker, sister, eerie ...

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#9. No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005)

Storyline: Filmmaker Martin Scorsese traces Bob Dylan's evolution from folk troubadour to iconic rock star. Live concert footage and press conferences from the 1960s and a new interview with Dylan are used to draw a portrait of the legendary singer-songwriter.

Plot Keywords: musician, girlfriend, allen ginsberg, gutsy, passionate, new york city, concert stage ...

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#10. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

Storyline: McMurphy has a criminal past and has once again gotten himself into trouble and is sentenced by the court. To escape labor duties in prison, McMurphy pleads insanity and is sent to a ward for the mentally unstable. Once here, McMurphy both endures and stands witness to the abuse and degradation of the oppressive Nurse Ratched, who gains superiority and power through the flaws of the other inmates. McMurphy and the other inmates band together to make a rebellious stance against the atrocious Nurse.

Plot Keywords: anti-hero, nurse, native american, mentally challenged, patient, bleak, gutsy ...

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#11. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

Storyline: Jill McBain travels to the wild frontier; Utah - where she and her new husband planned to settle down. Upon arrival, she finds him and his children dead. There's a lot of land, and potential, but there's those who want to take it - at any cost. Even if it means killing a man and his kids.

Plot Keywords: gunslinger, mercenary, tycoon, wife, thrilling, brutal, gutsy ...

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#12. The Ron Clark Story (2006)

Storyline: In his small North Carolina hometown, Ron Clark (Matthew Perry) leads a comfortable life as a successful elementary school teacher, earning the respect of the community. However, he knows there are students elsewhere who need him more. Following his inner calling, Clark uproots to New York City, hoping to make a difference for the disenfranchised youths the school system has left behind. Clark makes it his mission to turn around the worst students, even though he knows his job is on the line.

Plot Keywords: teacher, student, principal, father, inspiring, emotional, positive ...

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#14. Iron Maiden: Flight 666 (2009)

Storyline: Come fly with Iron Maiden and enjoy the hospitality of Flight 666 as the boys' take on the biggest tour of their career, flying around the world in their own private Boeing 757. This insight into the background noise that is the logistical workings' of the '2008 Somewhere Back in Time' World Tour is captivating, both behind the scenes as well as on stage. Performing in front of sell out crowds, this "Rocumentary" is an insight into the minds, bodies and souls of the family that is Iron Maiden.—Cinema_Fan

Plot Keywords: musician, band frontman, band member, band manager, interviewee, interviewer, fan ...

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#15. Hoop Dreams (1994)

Storyline: This documentary follows two young African-Americans through their high school years as they perfect their skills in basketball in the hopes of getting a college scholarship and eventually play in the NBA. Arthur Agee and William Gates both show great potential and are are actively recruited as they look to enter high school. They start off at the same high school but unable to pay an unexpected bill for tuition fees, Arthur has to withdraw and go to the local public high school. The film follows them through their four years of high school and their trials and tribulations: injuries, slumps and the never ending battle to maintain their grades. Through it all, their hoop dreams continue.—garykmcd

Plot Keywords: basketball player, teenager, mother, father, coach, teacher, uplifting ...

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