I could joke about the fact that there’s essentially no interaction between female actresses in the LOTR trilogy, or social media’s crazy love towards this series, but this is honestly a great example of positive male bonding and friendship, acknowledging and working through one’s flaws, and achieving an goal despite overwhelming odds.
I was going to add Good Will Hunting. It strangely fills the op’s request for non-traditional male character growth well.
And since we are on a Robin Williams kick, I would also add “What Dreams May Come”. Strong Robin William performance that focuses on character development, and what it means to have integrity and determination as a man and