George Bailey, owner of the local Building Savings and Loan, has just gotten married and is about to use the money he has saved for years to take his bride on a big honeymoon... until he sees a crowd gathered outside his office, a crowd that is scared and desperate.

Dr. Lee teaches the band the importance of teamwork and what it means to be responsible for one another.

Several soldiers have sacrificed their lives to save the life of Private James Ryan. Captain John Miller whispers to Ryan with his dying breath, "Earn this." Many years later, as James Ryan kneels before the grave of John Miller, Ryan quietly says, "I've tried to live my life the best I could. I hope that was enough. I hope that at least in your eyes, I've earned what all of you have done for me."

Billy Madison is forced to go back to high school years later to earn his rich father's respect. After being laughed at by his fellow students, Billy is reminded that he used to do the same thing to others. He goes back and seeks forgiveness from an old classmate that he used to bully.

When Lucas is bullied, he takes his frustration out on a nearby anthill, rather than standing up to the bully.