Inspiring movies about overcoming adversity

There's something particularly uplifting about a movie in which the main players get knocked down, but always come back fighting. There are many movies about overcoming adversity to come out on top, all of them virtually guaranteed to give you a warm glow of satisfaction at the end. Based on true stories or sheer flights of fancy, these movies tend to be big hits at the box office. Read to get inspired? Click through the following gallery to discover some of the best movies about overcoming the odds.