15 movies that talk about Autism

Autism spectrum disorders, portrayed by the seventh art.

A few weeks ago we gave you our ranking of 10 movies about Psychology and mental disorders, with recommendations to deepen your knowledge about the science of behavior.

Today, we are back to offer you a list of fifteen movies about Autism. Autism spectrum disorder is one of those conditions that arouse 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 courage of families and teachers who struggle every day to improve the situation of people suffering from Autism.

Films on 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 sapience in this field 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 film that you propose in this list.

What we can assure you is that the twelve films that you will see below deal with 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 watch them as soon as possible. Shall we start?

1. Mater amatísima (1980)

Mater amatísima is the story of Juan, a boy with autism.. Clara, his mother, tries to educate Juan so that he becomes a child integrated into society. But little by little, the maternal-filial relationship gradually plunges Clara into a bubble.

2. Rain Man (1988)

A classic of the big screen. Dustin Hoffman plays Kim Peek, a young man with a rather 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 true events.

3. Sally's Secret (1993)

In this powerful film, a woman, Ruth, is widowed when her husband has an accident at work. Ruth's daughter, who has lost her father since then, reacts in a way that alarms her mother.. She decides to go to a professional expert in autism spectrum disorders. This psychologist, Jake, will try to help Sally.

4. A silent witness (1994)

A boy with autism witnesses the death of his parents, who are brutally murdered.. Being the only witness of the double homicide, the police ask for help from a psychiatrist in order to clarify the case, through a complicated communication with the child. A film that went totally unnoticed when it was released, but it is interesting because it deals with the communication problems related to Autism.

5. Nell (1994)

Nell, played by the popular Jodie Foster, is a quirky young woman a flamboyant young woman who lives apart from societyin a cabin lost in a forest. Following the death of her mother, Nell shuns all human contact and isolates herself completely. One day, two investigators discover her existence and begin to follow her in order to study her behavior and her way of acting. Interesting film.

6. Mercury Rising: Red Hot (1998)

An FBI cop named Art Jeffries is in charge of wiretapping. In a somewhat gray position, Jeffries feels a bit frustrated. Until one day, his bosses task him with investigating a case involving a child who disappeared after his parents were murdered. The search is long, but when he manages to find the boy's whereabouts, Jeffries realizes that he is a child with Autism with incredible cognitive abilities.

7. Molly (1999)

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

8. Mockingbird don't sing (2001)

In a poor neighborhood in Los Angeles, a teenager of only 12 years old lives totally isolated from society.locked by her parents in a small room that she has not left since she turned one year old. Without any contact with the outside world or with other human beings, Genie lives totally absorbed in her thoughts, immobile. Luckily, she is discovered and a totally different life begins for her, in which she must learn to speak, to relate to others... A magnificent film that you should not miss.

9. They Call Me Radio (2003)

This movie is based on a real case. Uyoung man with hardly any friends and with a slight cognitive delay is nicknamed "Radio" because of his fondness for radio and his love of it. 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's soccer team, an eminent person in town, befriends him and, between jokes, manages to gain his trust. Through the coach's support, Radius begins to build a much warmer life for himself.

10 Miracle Run: An Unexpected Journey (2004)

Corrine, a mother raising her twin sons on her own.has a difficult situation: she must raise two children with Autism without the support of anyone else.. In spite of everything, she fights tirelessly to give them a full and normal life. An inspiring film that makes us appreciate many things about life.

11. Thumbsucker: Hitchhiking (2005)

Justin Cobb is a 17-year-old teenager who, in spite of his age, continues to suck his thumb.. Seeing that his strange habit is starting to cause him problems, he decides to try to solve the problem by going to a hypnosis specialist.

12. Crazy in love: Crazy in love (2005)

A story about some very unique lovers. Aoth of them suffer from an autism spectrum disorder that manifests itself, among other things, in emotional dysfunction.. Donald, a cab driver and a great expert in numerical calculations, 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 the same condition. There he meets 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 does not 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.a hero. Both will have to do their best 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 because he is extremely secretive.. While on leave, he meets Savannah, a college student. They quickly become attracted to each other and a love affair begins that is not without its 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, Hay alguien allí is a good portrait of the difficulties (but also the joys and desires) of people with this problem. This is a feature film a bit different from the others, as it is a documentary.

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