15 Movies That Talk About Autism

A few weeks ago we introduced you to our Ranking of 10 films on Psychology and mental disorders, with recommendations to deepen your knowledge about the science of behavior.

Today we return to the load to offer you a list of fifteen films about autism. The autism spectrum disorder it 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 the people who suffer from it, and also the courage of families and teachers who fight every day to improve the situation of people who suffer Autism.

Movies about Autism: getting to know 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 knowledge about this area is quite deep, but not infinite. Anyway, if you know any other interesting title, you can leave it written in the comments section, and we will try to include the movie that you propose in this list.

What we can assure you is that the twelve films that you will see next treat the subject 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 write them down and see them as soon as possible. Shall we start?

1. Amatisima Mater (1980)

Mater amatisima it is the story of Juan, a boy with Autism. Clara, his mother, tries to educate Juan to be a child integrated into society. But little by little, the mother-child relationship plunges Clara into a bubble.

2. Rain Man (1988)

A classic on 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 brother in fiction, 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, is widowed when her husband has a work accident. Ruth's daughter, fatherless ever since, reacts in a way that alarms her mother. She decides to see a professional who is an expert in autism spectrum disorders. This psychologist, Jake, will try to help Sally.

4. A witness in silence (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 that is interesting because it deals with communication problems related to Autism quite accurately.

5. Nell (1994)

Nell, played in 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 shuns all human contact and completely isolates herself from her. One fine day, two researchers discover his existence and begin to follow him to study his behavior and the way he acts. Interesting film.

6. Mercury Rising: Red Hot (1998)

An FBI cop named Art Jeffries handles the wiretapping. In a slightly gray position, Jeffries feels somewhat frustrated. Until one day, his bosses commission him to investigate a case of a boy who disappeared after his parents were killed. The search is long, but when he manages to find the whereabouts of the boy, Jeffries realizes that he is a boy with Autism with incredible cognitive abilities.

7. Molly (1999)

Little Molly suffers from Autism and has lived throughout her life in a health center where she receives care and attention from doctors, psychiatrists and educators. Her parents passed away years ago. Fortunately, her older brother goes downtown to get Molly out of there and start a life together. An exciting movie, highly recommended.

8. Mockingbird don’t sing (2001)

In a poor neighborhood in Los Angeles an adolescent of only 12 years old lives totally isolated from societyher, locked up 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 or with other human beings, Genie lives totally absorbed in the thoughts of her, immobile of 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 stop seeing.

9. They Call Me Radio (2003)

This movie is based on a real case. ORA young man with hardly any friends and with a slight cognitive delay is nicknamed "Radio" because of his fondness for the radio and listening to songs through his transistor. Radio is shy and very reserved, but one day the coach of the school football team, all an eminence in the town, he befriends her and, between jokes, manages to win her confidence. Through the coach's support, Radio begins to carve out a much warmer life for himself.

10 Miracle Run: An Unexpected Journey (2004)

Corrine, a mother who raises hers alone, her twins children, has a difficult situation: he must educate two children with Autism without the support of anyone. Despite everything, he fights relentlessly to give them a full and normal life. An inspiring film that makes us value many things about life.

11. Thumbsucker: Hitchhiking (2005)

Justin Cobb is a 17-year-old teenager who, despite his age, he still sucks his thumb. Seeing that his strange habit is beginning to cause problems, he 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 affectation. There she will meet Isabel, a woman who will change her life.

13. SuperBrother (2009)

This film mixes the genre of science fiction 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 fine day his brother begins to manifest certain powers that make him an extraordinary being, into a hero. Both of you will have to do your best to be able to control this supernatural gift.

14. Dear John (2010)

A highly recommended romantic drama. John, a young military man, is seen as an eccentric person for being extremely reserved. During a leave, he meets Savannah, a college student. She is quickly attracted and a love affair begins not without its difficulties.

15. Is there someone there (2014)

A Venezuelan production that brings us closer to Helena's universe, a 9-year-old girl with Autism. Through her daily experiences and those of her family, There is someone there is a good portrait of the difficulties (but also the joys and hopes) of people with this problem. This is a feature film a little different from the others, since it is a documentary.

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