Movies and TvShows featuring "autistic-protagonist" theme.

An unathletic boy with autism sets out to become a marathon champion, which not only gives him a sense of purpose but also provides his unfulfilled father with a second chance to prioritize his family.

Miracle in Cell No. 7 tells the story of a mentally disabled man named Yong-gu, who lives happily with his young daughter. However, tragedy strikes when Yong-gu is wrongly accused of a murder he did not commit and is sentenced to death. In prison, Yong-gu forms a close bond with his fellow inmates, who help him in his quest to reunite with his daughter. This heartwarming film explores themes of friendship, justice, and the power of love.

Jiang Le Zhi is a medical school graduate with "Asperger's Syndrome". He has superior intelligence but is not good at expressing. After he came to Songjia Hospital to work in surgery, he did not pay attention to human feelings and proper expressions. In the process of treating patients, he was often misunderstood and complained by patients and family members, causing the hospital committee to question his medical qualifications. Jiang Le Zhi must prove himself during the inspection period before he can continue to work in surgery.

Dodo Rozak, a mentally ill man, is wrongly accused of murder by a corrupt politician in Indonesia. Despite his limited intelligence, Dodo is a caring father to his daughter, Kartika. When Dodo is imprisoned in a violent cell, he manages to smuggle Kartika into his cell, spreading happiness to other inmates and guards. The inmates and guards start to question whether a loving man like Dodo could commit such a heinous crime.

An old house stands amongst newly built buildings, as if it has been left behind. Tamako, a popular fortune teller, has been living there alone with her son, Tadao, for years. Because he has intellectual disability and autism, their neighbors often complain about his unpredictable behaviors. One day, Tamako is informed that a room is available in a group home owned by a company that runs the community workshop Tadao works at. Residents there all have intellectual disability but are living together to be independent from their families. Tamako decides to let Tadao move into the group home, but the sudden change of environment confuses him.