Movies and TvShows featuring "intellectual-disability" theme.

F.C. De Kampioenen follows the hilarious misadventures of a soccer coach and his eccentric team. With unique characters and comedic situations, the show explores themes of friendship, love, and the quirks of small-town life.

Strangers from Hell follows the story of a young man who moves to Seoul and ends up staying in a cheap and dingy apartment building. As he tries to adjust to his new surroundings, he discovers that his neighbors are strange and disturbed individuals with dark secrets. He soon finds himself trapped in a living nightmare, filled with paranoia, violence, and psychological torment.

In The Stand, a deadly pandemic caused by a man-made superflu wipes out most of humanity. The survivors, drawn to either Mother Abagail, an elderly woman with supernatural powers, or Randall Flagg, a demonic figure, must choose between good and evil as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world. Set in various locations across the United States, the story revolves around the battle between the forces of light and darkness.

A man has the intelligence of a 7-year-old due to an accident. Han Yoo Jung is a woman with a bright and positive personality. She aspired to become an announcer, but her poor family background made her give up on her dream. She now works hard to support her family. She also lives in atonement for her fraternal twin sister's wrongdoings.

Flowers for Algernon is a TV show based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of Charlie Gordon, a man with an intellectual disability, who undergoes an experimental surgical procedure to increase his intelligence. As Charlie's intelligence rapidly improves, he faces challenges and changes in his relationships, his work, and his own self-perception. This heartwarming and heartbreaking TV show explores themes of friendship, mental health, and the complexities of the human mind.

Based on the manga "Daisuki!! Yuzu no Kosodate Nikki (I Love You! Yuzu's Parenting Diary)" by Mizuho Aimoto, this Japanese TV drama focuses on a woman named Yuzu Fukuhara, who, despite her adult age, has a condition that affects her mental age. After her boyfriend dies saving a child from being hit by a vehicle, Yuzu finds out that she is pregnant with his child. Despite her condition, she shows determination to be a mother and eventually has a daughter named Himawari. The show focuses on Yuzu and her family as Yuzu goes against the odds regarding her mental condition so she can be a good mother to Himawari.

Ted, who has been in love with Mary since high school, hires a private investigator to find her. The investigator falls in love with her and lies to Ted, but ultimately fails to win her over. Ted, who has been mistakenly arrested for murder, finally reunites with Mary and learns that honesty is the best way to win her heart.

After a selfish L.A. yuppie learns his estranged father left a fortune to an autistic-savant brother in Ohio that he didn't know existed, he absconds with his brother and sets out across the country, hoping to gain a larger inheritance.

An intellectually disabled man named Sam fights to gain custody of his 7-year-old daughter, Lucy. Through this process, he teaches his cold-hearted lawyer, Rita, the importance of love and family. Sam's mental disability is called into question, resulting in a custody case. Despite his limitations, Sam provides a loving environment for Lucy, but she soon surpasses his mental capacity. With the help of his neighbor Annie and his friends, Sam navigates the challenges of the legal system while working at Starbucks. Despite his setbacks, Sam's determination and love for Lucy ultimately win over the court and the foster family that initially planned to adopt her. The movie ends with Lucy's soccer game, where Sam serves as the referee, surrounded by his newfound support system.

After being released from a psychiatric hospital, a mentally challenged man named Karl Childers returns to his hometown. He befriends a young boy named Frank and forms a deep bond with him. As Karl tries to navigate his way in the small town, he must confront his troubled past and the dark secrets that haunt him. Together, Karl and Frank discover the true meaning of friendship and redemption.

Notes on a Scandal follows the story of a lonely teacher who develops a dangerous obsession with a younger colleague, leading to blackmail and scandal. Based on a novel, this gripping drama explores themes of forbidden desires, manipulation, and the consequences of our actions.

A man with an intellectual disability faces physical abuse and a terminal illness. He forms a friendship with a bodybuilder and gets involved in drugs and a police chase.

In order to convince Raimonda, a wealthy noble woman, to finance his project for a holiday resort, Saverio gets engaged to Clotilde, her mentally-disturbed and sex-obsessed adolescent daughter. He plans to have her kidnapped and raped by an accomplice so she won't be a virgin anymore and he'll have an excuse to get out of the impending marriage. But what he doesn't plan is to fall in love with the girl...

Champions tells the story of a basketball coach who, after losing his job, forms a team of disabled athletes. As they face various challenges and conflicts, the coach and his team learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and acceptance. With a mix of humor and heartfelt moments, this movie celebrates the power of teamwork and the strength of the human spirit.

After suffering a brain injury, Chris Pratt becomes a janitor at a bank and gets roped into being the lookout for a heist. As he tries to carry out his role, he struggles with his disability and the consequences of his actions.

After suffering a heart attack, a renowned conductor returns to his small hometown in Sweden in search of inner peace. He takes up the task of leading the local church choir and faces various challenges, including an abusive husband, bullying, and the suppression of his own past. Through the power of music, he helps the choir members find their true voices and brings about positive change in the community.

About Vipeholmsanstalten in Lund, Sweden, and the experiments that during the 40s and 50s were carried out on mentally and physically handicapped patients, to investigate the effect of sugar on the teeth, this at a time when tooth decay was a major problem in dental health in Sweden. By force-feeding the patients at Vipeholm a kind of extra-sweet caramel in large quantities, the experiments revolutionized research, while the defenseless patients had to take the hit for it.

The Eighth Day follows the story of Harry, a businessman who forms a friendship with Georges, a man with Down syndrome. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and learn valuable life lessons. Their unique bond brings joy and laughter, as well as challenges and unexpected adventures.

Bea Johnson, a girl with two intellectually disabled parents, faces the challenges of life while dealing with an extended family that has conflicting opinions on how to assist her. WILDFLOWER is a coming of age film based on a true story, showcasing Bea's journey from birth to graduation.