Movies and TvShows featuring "disabled-veteran" theme.
Forrest Gump, with an IQ of 75, narrates his life story from the 1950s to the '70s. Raised in Alabama, he meets Jenny and they have parallel lives. Forrest excels in running, goes to college, enlists in the army, becomes a war hero, learns ping-pong, reunites with Jenny, starts a shrimping business, becomes a wealthy man, and eventually marries Jenny. They have a son and live a happy life until Jenny's death.
In 'Strike', a disabled Afghanistan war veteran turned private detective uses his military skills to solve murder cases in London while dealing with his own personal struggles.
In a post-apocalyptic future, a martial arts warrior travels through a feudal society ruled by barons. He must navigate the treacherous territory and political conflicts while searching for enlightenment and facing supernatural powers.
Ron Kovic, a young and patriotic boy, enlists in the Marine Corps and goes on to serve in the Vietnam War. After a series of traumatic experiences, including the accidental shooting of a fellow Marine and becoming paralyzed, Ron becomes disillusioned with the war and his country. He returns home to a society that has forgotten about its Vietnam veterans and becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist.
Dolphin Tale is a drama family movie based on a true story. It follows the journey of a young boy named Sawyer who befriends a dolphin named Winter, who lost her tail in a crab trap. Together, they go on a life-changing adventure to save Winter and teach the world the power of friendship and resilience.
Conspiracy is a gripping action movie set in the American Southwest. It follows the story of a disabled soldier and military veteran who gets caught up in a web of secrets and lies. As he unravels the truth, he must navigate a dangerous landscape filled with murder, corruption, and betrayal.
John J. Macreedy, a disabled veteran, arrives in the small town of Black Rock to deliver a telegram. As he investigates the whereabouts of a Japanese-American farmer he discovers the townspeople are hiding a dark secret. Macreedy's arrival stirs up fear and tension among the residents, leading to a series of confrontations and a deadly climax.
A disabled Gulf War veteran named Melvin has telekinetic powers, which he uses to become a local hero. Along the way, he deals with his troubled past, reconciles with his family, and fights against a drug dealer. The film explores themes of redemption, family relationships, and the power of community.
Land of Hope is a drama set in rural Finland in the 1940s and 1950s. It follows the lives of a war veteran, his wife, and their struggles to rebuild their lives after the war. The movie explores themes of love, gender roles, family dynamics, and the impact of war on individuals and society.
After losing her husband in the Afghanistan War, a widow faces foreclosure and turns to her faith for guidance. She finds hope and love in unexpected places and learns to navigate through financial struggles and personal loss.
In the 16th century, a group of pirates sabotage an armada and fight over a girl. A disabled veteran leads the resistance against the Spanish Armada, facing insubordination, fires, and sword fights. Will they be able to overcome the challenges and save their village?
A soldier survives a bombing in which his three fellow soldiers were killed. When he recovers he discovers he has amnesia, and since his companions' bodies were burned beyond recognition, the army doesn't know which one of the four he is. He goes AWOL and searches out the families of the three dead soldiers, hoping to find out his own identity.
It's a Big Country is an anthology film that tells the stories of various characters from different walks of life, exploring themes of patriotism, friendship, and diversity. From immigrants and war veterans to government officials and reporters, the film showcases the experiences of individuals who contribute to the fabric of American society.
A Navy veteran with one leg fights to make himself a success.
A teenage girl considered by everybody as "difficult" is sent to the village to live with her grandfather.
In post-World War II Finland, a disabled veteran forms a strong bond with his loyal dog while living in a remote lumber camp. Together, they navigate the challenges of war trauma, society's perception of disability, and the healing power of nature.
In this documentary five severely wounded Iraq/Afghanistan veterans work with professional comedy writers and A-List comedians Lewis Black, Zach Galifianakis, BJ Novak, and Bob Saget to explore their personal experiences through the healing power of humor. Writing their own stand-up comedy routines they find new perspectives from which to view their injuries and their lives - all of which culminates in a performance at two of LA's top comedy clubs.
“Dogs of War” documents Jim and Lindsey Stanek, a married couple who started a nonprofit organization called Paws and Stripes, benefiting PTSD veterans paired with adopted dogs who help them adjust back to regular life after returning home from war. Each episode will feature the story of one or two veterans as they get matched with a potentially life-saving best friend and begin their journey out of darkness.
Frank Coleman is a Vietnam veteran dying from cancer brought on by exposure to the defoliant chemical Agent Orange which he turns to Maude DeVictor, a Veterans Administration benefits counselor who teams up with Coleman to fight a lopsided batted against the bureaucratic system for its cover up of the possible dangers of Agent Orange.
A powerful documentary exploring the struggle and triumph of the disability rights movement in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. Through archival footage and interviews with activists and advocates, the film showcases the fight for equal rights, independent living, and social change for individuals with disabilities.