Here are 9 self discovery movies that will make you think.

Stories that explore identity, purpose, and life’s big questions.

The Darjeeling Limited

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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Into the Wild

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The Worst Person in the World

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Lion

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Nomadland

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The Truman Show

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Little Miss Sunshine

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Big Fish

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