Movies and TvShows featuring "mental-disability" theme.

Nanda must rethink her plansof studying in Amsterdam when she discovers she is pregnant. After losing the support of her boyfriend Léo, the young girl decides to return home, where she suffers a serious accident and dies.However, Helena, her doctor, is able to save her new-born twins: Francisco and Clara. Unfortunately, Clara suffers from Downs Syndrome. Helena feels a strong emotional tie to Clara and adopts her.Years later, the twins’father Léo, a young and wealthy businessman, returns to the scene, wanting to gain custody of the children.However, Helena and Alex fight to the end to retain guardianship of the twins, whom they have raised with such love.

In a dystopian and impoverished future Australia, a vengeful policeman named Max Rockatansky takes it upon himself to stop a violent motorcycle gang. With the help of his fellow officer, Jim Goose, Max goes on a relentless pursuit to seek justice and avenge the death of his wife and child. Fueled by rage and equipped with a supercharged Pursuit Special, Max hunts down and eliminates the members of the gang one by one, leaving a trail of destruction in his path.

Exploring the perception and treatment of mentally-challenged youth and their similarities to juvenile delinquents in Japanese society, this drama series follows the trials and tribulations of a group of adolescents in a work/study program for mentally-challenged teenagers. Although the program's intention is to gently "normalize" them for introduction in society, the group is subject to constant physical and mental abuse unbeknownst to their parents and teacher, Ms Hagawa. However, the friendship between Towa, a naive but unusually articulate member of the program, and Arisu, a rebellious schoolgirl, helps both of them learn to overcome their troubles.

In this drama, the harsh treatment of women in Chinese society is examined and subtly commented upon as it tells the tale of an impoverished woman living in Shanghai, circa 1910 who tries to support her brother and sister-in-law. A marriage to a wealthy man is arranged for her, and reluctantly she endures it, even though she does not love the man who is as cruel as he is wealthy. His mother is also brutally unkind to her. She then has a son, but her struggles are not over when her husband dies and only leaves her a modest inheritance. Her wretched life has made her bitter, and so she begins making her son suffer as she die; she also becomes addicted to opium.

When a Hong Kong police officer is captured and imprisoned in Thailand, his undercover counterpart must infiltrate the prison to rescue him. They must navigate dangerous gang rivalries and a deadly organ trade operation to save their own lives and bring justice.

Delivery Man is a 2013 comedy-drama film about a man who finds out he has fathered 533 children through sperm donation. The film follows his journey as he becomes involved in their lives and tries to figure out his role as their biological father.

An Adolescent tells the story of a middle-aged man who becomes involved with a teenage girl, exploring themes of adolescence, sexual fantasy, and the complexities of relationships. It touches on taboo topics such as mother and daughter both having sexual relationships with the same man and teenage girls seducing older men. The film also explores issues such as aging, cheating, impulsiveness, and obsession.

After abandoning basketball, the team of "Champions (2018)" unintentionally finds themselves in the intriguing world of athletics, guided by an inexperienced coach.

Gigli, a mob enforcer, is tasked with kidnapping the mentally disabled brother of a powerful crime boss. Along the way, he falls in love with a mentally disabled woman and tries to navigate their complicated relationship while dealing with the consequences of the botched kidnapping.

A Long Way Down follows four strangers who meet on New Year's Eve on the roof of a London building with the intention of committing suicide. However, instead of jumping, they form a surrogate family and make a pact to stay alive and support each other. The film explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and finding hope in unexpected places.

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.

Tower of London is a psychological drama that follows the power-hungry Richard III as he manipulates and murders his way to the throne, while his mentally disabled brother and loyal servant become pawns in his ruthless schemes.

Tru Walker, a teenage boy with a mental disability, embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of his documentary filmmaker sister, Eddie. As they navigate their complicated relationship, Tru and Eddie learn valuable lessons about acceptance, family, and the power of love.

During World War II, a military officer investigates a series of murders in a small town in Norway. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and conspiracies, leading him to question the loyalty and trust of those around him.

Based on the novel of the same name, 'The Sound and the Fury' explores the intertwined lives of the Compson family, focusing on their struggles, relationships, and the impact of mental disability and racism. Set in the southern USA, the story spans the 20th century and delves into themes of incestuous desire, suicide, and the tragic nature of human existence.

In the crime drama thriller film 'King of the Jungle' (2000), a mentally disabled man living in New York City goes on a downward spiral after the loss of his mother. Seeking revenge, he forms an unlikely friendship with a lesbian mother, leading to interracial friendship and a series of twists involving profanity, guns, and basketball.

In 'The Evil Within,' a mentally handicapped man named John finds an antique mirror that causes him to have horrifying nightmares. As he tries to uncover the truth behind the mirror, he realizes that it may be connected to a supernatural serial killer who targets people with mental disabilities. With the help of his girlfriend, John must confront the evil within the mirror and stop the killer before it's too late.

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.

When Trumpets Fade is a gripping war film set during the Second World War. It follows a young soldier who must navigate the brutal realities of war and make difficult choices to survive.