A few weeks ago we announced our ranking of 10 films on Psychology and mental disorders, with recommendations to deepen your knowledge about the science of behavior.
Today we are back to the fray to offer you a list of fifteen films about Autism Autism spectrum disorder is one of those conditions that arouses a lot of interest in all of us. And there are a good number of films that have managed to accurately detail the living conditions of people who suffer from it, and also the value of the families and teachers who fight every day to improve the situation of people who suffer from Autism.
Movies about Autism: knowing this disorder in depth
The seventh art has been in charge of collecting stories about people with Autism Surely there are many other films that we have forgotten, our wisdom in this area is quite deep, but not infinite. In any case, if you know of any other interesting title, you can leave it in the comments section, and we will try to include the film you propose in this list.
What we can assure you is that the twelve films that you will see below deal with the topic of Autism with an interesting vision. They are films that can teach us a lot about the reality of autism spectrum disorders We recommend that you sign them up and see them as soon as possible. Shall we start?
Mater Amatísima is the story of Juan, a child with Autism Clara, his mother, tries to educate Juan so that he is a child integrated into society. But little by little, the mother-daughter relationship plunges Clara into a bubble.
2. Rain Man (1988)
A classic of the big screen. Dustin Hoffman plays Kim Peek, a young man with quite profound autism, but with the extraordinary ability to memorize everything he reads. His fictional brother, played by a young Tom Cruise, will discover that life can be seen through different eyes. A story based on real events
3. Sally’s Secret (1993)
In this shocking film, a woman, Ruth, becomes a widow when her husband has a work accident. Ruth’s daughter, fatherless since then, reacts in a way that alarms her mother She decides to go to a professional who is an expert in autism spectrum disorders. This psychologist, Jake, will try to help Sally.
4. A silent witness (1994)
A child with autism witnesses the death of his parents, who are brutally murdered Being the only witness to the double homicide, the police ask a psychiatrist for help to clarify the case, through a complicated communication with the child. A film that went completely unnoticed when it was released, but is interesting because it deals quite accurately with the communication problems linked to Autism.
5. Nell (1994)
Nell, played by the popular Jodie Foster, is an extravagant young woman who lives apart from society , in a cabin lost in a forest. Following the death of her mother, Nell avoids all human contact and completely isolates herself from her. One day, two researchers discover her existence and begin to follow her to study her behavior and the way she acts. Interesting film.
6. Mercury Rising: Red Hot (1998)
An FBI cop named Art Jeffries is in charge of the wiretap. In a somewhat gray position, Jeffries is feeling somewhat frustrated. Until one day, His bosses task him with investigating a case of a missing child after his parents were murdered. The search is long, but when he manages to find the child’s whereabouts, Jeffries realizes that he is a child with Autism with incredible cognitive abilities.
Little Molly suffers from Autism and has lived her entire life in a health center where she receives attention and care from doctors, psychiatrists and educators. Her parents died years ago. Fortunately, Her older brother goes to the center to get Molly out of there and start a life together An exciting film, highly recommended.
8. Mockingbird don’t sing (2001)
In a poor neighborhood of Los Angeles, A teenager of only 12 years old lives totally isolated from society , locked by her parents in a small room from which she has not left since she was one year old. Without any contact with the outside world or with other human beings, Genie lives completely absorbed in her thoughts, immobile from her. Luckily, she is discovered and a totally different life begins for her, in which she must learn to speak, to relate… A magnificent film that you should not miss.
9. They call me Radio (2003)
This film is based on a real case. ORA young man with hardly any friends and a slight cognitive delay is nicknamed “Radio” for his love of the radio and listening to songs through his transistor. Radio is shy and very reserved, but one day the coach of the school’s soccer team, a real eminence in the town, becomes his friend and, between pranks and pranks, manages to gain his trust. Through the support of the coach, Radio begins to carve out a much warmer life for himself.
10 Miracle Run: An Unexpected Journey (2004)
Corrine, a mother who raises her twin children alonehas a difficult situation: he must educate two children with Autism without anyone’s support Despite everything, he fights incessantly to give them a full and normal life. An inspiring film that makes us value many things about life.
Justin Cobb is a 17-year-old teenager who, Despite his age, he continues to suck his thumb Seeing that his strange habit is starting to cause problems, she decides to try to solve the problem by going to a hypnosis specialist.
12. Crazy in love: Locos de amor (2005)
A story about some very unique lovers. TOBoth suffer from an autism spectrum disorder that manifests itself, among other things, with dysfunctions in the emotional sphere Donald, a taxi driver and a great expert in numerical calculation, suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome, so he lives in very strict dynamics and routines. In addition, he is in charge of coordinating a group of people with this same condition. There he will meet Isabel, a woman who will change his life.
13. SuperBrother (2009)
This film mixes the science fiction genre with the problem of Autism. Anton is a mischievous 11-year-old boy who has an older brother who suffers from Autism. Anton doesn’t understand his brother and wishes he could play with him. By magic, one day his brother begins to manifest certain powers that turn him into an extraordinary being , into a hero. Both will have to do their best to be able to control this supernatural gift.
14. Dear John (2010)
A highly recommended romantic drama. John, a young soldier, is seen as an eccentric person for being extremely reserved While on leave, she meets Savannah, a college student. They quickly become attracted and a love affair begins, not without difficulties.
15. There’s Someone There (2014)
A Venezuelan production that brings us closer to Helena’s universe , a 9-year-old girl who suffers from Autism. Through her daily experiences and those of her family, There’s Someone There is a good portrait of the difficulties (but also the joys and desires) of people with this problem. This is a feature film a little different from the others, since it is a documentary.
