These are about work on the self. Usually the main character has a very strong voice in the head he must overcome.
Ground Hog Day, Family Man, Karate Kid, Lust for Life, Meetings with Remarkable Men, Mitty, Birdman
These are about innocence. Usually the main character starts from a place of innocence, approaches the world without judgment, and is already a Zen master. The main character leaves everyone a little bit more enlightened.
Forrest Gump, K-Pax, Mr Deeds, Kung Fu, Zorba the Greek, Being There