What’s your next big idea?
If it’s to kick back and watch a movie, we’ve got a few great suggestions that highlight the wonder, hilarity and success of invention.
Apollo 13 (1995, PG)
Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris
Necessity is the mother of invention in this case—marvel at how NASA staff turn on a dime, battle adversity and invent in a matter of minutes, as they work to save the lives of three astronauts.
The Social Network (2010, PG-13)
Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield
Loosely based on the evolution of Facebook, witness the ups and downs of social innovation. Just watch out for the Winklevoss twins.
Back to the Future (1985, PG)
Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd
I still want a hoverboard. Time machine, optional.
A Beautiful Mind (2001, PG-13)
Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly
Beautiful, sad, inspiring—and proof that those coping with mental illness shouldn’t be discarded as useless to society.
The Jerk (1979, R)
Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters
Because you know you’re jealous you didn’t invent the Opti-Grab.
