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.

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.

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.

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

In 'The Witness,' a mentally disabled man witnesses a murder committed by a serial killer. As the only witness, he becomes the target of the killer, putting his life in jeopardy. With the police skeptical of his claims, the man must rely on his own determination to bring the killer to justice while facing the bystander effect and overcoming his mental disability.

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.

Tubelight is a heartwarming story of a man's unshakeable belief in himself and the love for his family, even in the face of adversity. Set in the 1960s, during the Indo-China war, the film follows the journey of Laxman, a simple-minded yet lovable man. When his younger brother Bharat joins the army and goes missing, Laxman sets out on a mission to bring him back. With faith in his heart and the support of the people around him, Laxman faces various challenges and learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the power of hope.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A man returns to his hometown to seek revenge on a group of people who were responsible for the abuse and torment of his mentally disabled brother. The film explores themes of cruelty, brutality, and the effects of violence.

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is a documentary that follows a group of teenagers with disabilities who attend a summer camp in the 1970s. The camp becomes a catalyst for the disability rights movement, as the campers fight for equal rights and accessibility. Through their activism and protests, they challenge societal norms and push for legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The film showcases their journey of overcoming adversity, building self-esteem, and advocating for a more inclusive society.

Dark Blue Almost Black follows Jorge, a young man who works as a janitor while balancing his responsibilities towards his mentally disabled brother Antonio, and his dream of becoming a writer. When his brother suffers from an apoplectic stroke, Jorge's life takes a dramatic turn as he navigates through complicated relationships, secrets, and unexpected challenges.

When a young woman's grandmother comes out as a lesbian, it sets off a chain of events that include a family reunion, a wedding, and a scandalous TV news interview. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, love triangles, and heartfelt moments.

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.

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.

In the small town of Compton, California, a teenager named Emily is accused of a crime she didn't commit. After her mother is brutally murdered, Emily becomes determined to find the true killer and seek revenge. As she navigates the world of high school drama and politics, Emily discovers a dark secret that links her mother's death to a serial killer. With the help of her friends, Emily sets out to expose the truth and bring the psychopathic killer to justice.

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.