Highest-Rated Movies about 'Overcoming Fears', Sort by Popularity

Cutterhead (2018), Stand by Me Doraemon (2014), Booksmart (2019), Oscar and the Lady in Pink (2009), The Changeover (2017), The Ghost and the Darkness (1996), The Art of Self-Defense (2019), Poms (2019) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Overcoming Fears movies.

#2. Stand by Me Doraemon (2014)

Storyline: In the suburbs of Tokyo some time ago, there lived a clumsy boy about 10 years old. There appeared in front of him named Sewashi, Nobita's descendant of four generations later from the 22nd century, and Doraemon, a 22nd century cat-type caretaker robot who helps people with its secret gadgets. Sewashi claims that his family is suffering from the debts Nobita made even to his generation, so in order to change this disastrous future, he brought along Doraemon as Nobita's caretaker to bring happiness to his future, although Doraemon is not happy about this. And so Sewashi installed an accomplishment program into Doraemon forcing him to take care of Nobita. Unless he makes Nobita happy, Doraemon can no longer go back to the 22nd century. This is how the life of Doraemon and Nobita begins. Will Doraemon succeed this mission and return to the 22nd century?—VoGuy

Plot Keywords: friend, cat, teamwork, boy, girl, robot, playful ...

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#4. Oscar and the Lady in Pink (2009)

Storyline: Listening in to a conversation between his doctor and parents, 10-year-old Oscar learns what nobody has the courage to tell him. He only has a few weeks to live. Furious, he refuses to speak to anyone except straight-talking Rose, the lady in pink he meets on the hospital stairs. As Christmas approaches, Rose uses her fantastical experiences as a professional wrestler, her imagination, wit and charm to allow Oscar to live life and love to the full, in the company of his friends Pop Corn, Einstein, Bacon and childhood sweetheart Peggy Blue.—American Film Market

Plot Keywords: cancer patient, nurse, emotional, hospital, overcoming fears, leukemia, trust ...

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#6. The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)

Storyline: Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington, who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions.

Plot Keywords: engineer, railroad tycoon, big game hunter, doctor, lion, death, brutal ...

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#7. The Art of Self-Defense (2019)

Storyline: After he's attacked on the street at night by a roving motorcycle gang, timid bookkeeper Casey (Jesse Eisenberg) joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei (Alessandro Nivola), and hardcore brown belt Anna (Imogen Poots), Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence for the first time in his life. But when he attends Sensei's mysterious night classes, he discovers a sinister world of fraternity, brutality and hyper-masculinity, presenting a journey that places him squarely in the sights of his enigmatic new mentor.—Bleecker Street

Plot Keywords: young man, martial arts student, mentor, brutal, hilarious, offbeat, brash ...

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#9. Planes (2013)

Storyline: Dusty Crophopper is a little cropduster plane with a fear of heights and a crazy dream of being a racer. While his friends need convincing, Dusty gets the training he needs from Skipper, a veteran fighter, and qualifies for the Wings Across the World race. In the event, Dusty finds competitors who soon learn that there is something special about this underdog as he is tested to his physical and emotional limits. In doing so, Dusty soon finds enemies, and more importantly friends, who are inspired by his dream. In the face of all obstacles, the winner of this air race will be anyone's guess.

Plot Keywords: aviator, rival, friend, competitor, creature, amusing, uplifting ...

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#10. Swimming for Gold (2020)

Storyline: When Claire Carpenter's dad sends her to Australia to coach an elite boys swim team, Claire finds herself face to face with long-time rival Mikayla Michaels, and the news that the camp will close if the team loses the next meet. To save the camp, Claire must overcome a secret fear, put aside her differences with Mikayla and rediscover her passion.

Plot Keywords: swimmer, coach, young woman, amusing, confident, inspiring, lighthearted ...

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#11. Citadel (2012)

Storyline: Tommy Cowley is a young father inflicted with chronic agoraphobia since his wife was brutally attacked by a gang of a twisted feral children. Trapped in the dilapidated suburbia of Edenstown, he finds himself terrorised by the same gang, who now seem intent on taking his baby daughter. Torn between the help of an understanding nurse and a vigilante priest, Tommy sets out to learn the nightmarish truth surrounding these hooded children. He also discovers that to be free of his fears, he must finally face the demons of his past and enter the one place that he fears the most - the abandoned tower block known as the Citadel.—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: predator, widower, baby, teenager, wife, thrilling, shocking ...

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#12. In Other Words (2020)

Storyline: A romantic comedy about a tech geek (Bryan McClure) who lands an investor (Chris Kattan) for his matchmaking app. But when his app matches him with a beautiful girl (Natasha Esca) who doesn't speak English, he travels with his buddies (Joe Nunez and Rishi Arya) to wine country in Baja California, Mexico to prove his algorithm isn't screwy.—joshuajlevering

Plot Keywords: technology expert, investor, beautiful woman, friend, amusing, lighthearted, madcap ...

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#13. Outcast (2014)

Storyline: When the heir of the Imperial throne becomes the target of an assassination by his despised older brother, the young prince must flee the kingdom and seek protection. His only hope for survival is a reluctant war-weary crusader named Jacob, who must overcome his own personal demons and rally the assistance of a mythical outlaw known as The White Ghost. Together they must fight side by side in an epic battle to return the prince to his rightful place on the throne.

Plot Keywords: outlaw, prince, crusader, king, older brother, fugitive, thrilling ...

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