Movies and TvShows featuring "handicapped-protagonist" theme.

After becoming a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat named Philippe hires Driss, a young man from the projects, to be his caregiver. Despite their differences, Driss brings joy and a new perspective to Philippe's life, leading to an unlikely friendship and personal growth for both of them.

My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown is a biography drama film that tells the inspiring true story of Christy Brown, a man with cerebral palsy who learned to paint and write with his only controllable limb, his left foot. The film follows Christy's struggles and triumphs as he overcomes societal barriers and expresses himself through his artistic talents.

Chinook the Alaskan Malamute must lead a shipwrecked blind man out of the wilderness, while the man's children launch a rescue mission of their own.

Rear Window is a psychological thriller that follows a wheelchair-bound photographer, L.B. Jeffries, who starts spying on his neighbors from his apartment window. As Jeffries becomes convinced that one of his neighbors has committed murder, he teams up with his girlfriend and nurse to investigate. As the tension builds, Jeffries finds himself in a dangerous situation where he must try to gather enough evidence to prove his suspicions before it's too late.

Just the Way You Are is a romantic comedy set in a ski resort. The story revolves around a ski instructor who falls in love with a woman that is pretending to be blind. As they spend more time together, their relationship becomes more complicated, leading to romantic reconciliation and a series of humorous and dramatic moments.

Never Fear is a 1950 American drama film about a young dancer who contracts polio. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, she refuses to let her illness define her and works towards her dream of dancing again. The film explores themes of perseverance, love, and the power of physical rehabilitation. Directed by Ida Lupino, it is a moving and inspiring story.

Inside Moves is a heartfelt drama about a group of misfits who find solace and friendship in a neighborhood bar. The story follows Roary, a Vietnam veteran who becomes wheelchair-bound after a failed suicide attempt. He befriends Jerry, a bartender, and Louise, a waitress, as they navigate their own personal struggles and form an unlikely family. Together, they find the strength to overcome their obstacles and create a new sense of belonging.

When a romance novelist with writer's block and a sprained ankle arrives at a cozy lodge, she meets a widower and his daughter. As they spend time together during the Christmas season, their friendship turns into a heartwarming romance.

Of Human Bondage follows the story of a medical student who becomes infatuated with a femme fatale, leading him down a self-destructive path. Set in London and Paris, the film explores themes of class differences, betrayal, and the consequences of obsessive love.