The meaning of life is one of the greatest puzzles millions of people have asked themselves, and only a few could answer it. In many cases, people try to understand what the purpose of their life is, which can take their entire life. In psychology, this search can be related to the top of the pyramid of needs, self-actualization. In literature, this is the eternal question and a matter of writers’ exploration. This paper includes an analysis of the major themes of the films Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) and Ghost Town (2008) in terms of the answers they provide to the question mentioned above. Both films contain quite a clear response to the question as well as some guidelines for people to follow. In both movies, the protagonists try to fulfill their major objective that, eventually, appears to be their predestination. Bertram (the main character in the film Ghost Town ) wants to live a normal ghost-free life, so he has to destroy the relationship between Gwen and Frank. Ofelia in Pan’s Labyrinth has to complete three tasks to reach the end of the labyrinth. The filmmakers created the universe where the real and metaphysical worlds are intermingled. It is noteworthy that people have to follow certain rules prescribed by supernatural forces, so it is tempting to assume that their actions are predetermined. At that, both films show that people have free will and they are responsible for their lives and finding the right track to become happy. Bertram chooses to help ghosts to fulfill their unaccomplished affairs to help them leave the Earth. Ofelia chooses death rather than causing damage to her little brother, which seemed a fair and predetermined pay for reaching her goal. Both protagonists are ready to make decisions and take action to achieve their goals, although they might have a limited understanding of the ways the objectives have been set. Ofelia and Bertram accomplish certain projects to self-actualize and become happy. The way this self-actualization takes place can be seen as a response to the eternal question put at the beginning of this paper. The filmmakers invite the viewers into a wide discussion sharing their views on the matter. It is suggested that the purpose of each person’s life is to help others and make the world around them better. When trying to complete tasks, Ofelia helps her mother to soothe her pain. Bertram helps the ghosts to solve the issues that keep them in this world. Both characters make this world better by bringing happiness and balance. They also try to do no harm, which is another aspect of being a truly good person. The filmmakers are also optimistic as they show that being good translates into being happy. The girl finds her way home, her true home, becoming the queen of the underworld. The man finds the woman he truly loves, so he gets a valuable prize as well. It becomes clear that self-actualization is possible. An important point to be discussed when analyzing the major theme in the two films under study is the setting and mood chosen by the filmmakers. Pan’s Labyrinth is quite solemn and dramatic with a focus on mythology. Ghost Town is a light comedy set in the modern world with the focus on religious beliefs or rather superstitions. Ofelia’s tale is set in the times of the Spanish Civil War with associated atro