Peaceful Warrior is a 2006 American film, starring Scott Mechlowicz, Nick Nolte and Amy Smart. Released on June 2, 2006, it is based on the novel Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman. Director Victor Salva first became familiar with the work while in prison for child molestation, and he credits it with being "a story that changed my life."

The film takes place at U.C. Berkeley, also known as Cal, and features a troubled, but talented gymnast (Mechlowicz) who meets a spiritual guide (Nolte).

Mark Amin, a producer, appears as a service station customer in the car while Dan is 'holding the pose.'

Dan Millman, the author of the book on which the film is based, can be glimpsed for a brief moment as the driver of the car at the gas station during the scenes when Dan exercises for the first time after his motorcycle crash.