Movies and TvShows featuring "mentally-challenged" theme.

Little Dorrit is a TV show set in 19th-century England, following the life of Amy Dorrit who grows up in Marshalsea Prison where her father is imprisoned. The show explores themes of love, family relationships, and the struggle against poverty and debt. As Amy navigates her way through upper-class London society, she uncovers family secrets and finds unexpected allies.

Miracle in Cell No. 7 is a heartwarming drama about a mentally challenged man who is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. In prison, he forms an unlikely bond with his fellow inmates, and together they navigate the challenges of life behind bars. Through their friendship and love, they find solace and hope in the most unexpected places.

Benny takes care of his mentally ill sister Joon and they both find love when Sam, a man with a quirky personality, enters their lives.

Life Made Simple is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in October 2005. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 38th Anniversary. The series is an indirect sequel to 2002's Square Pegs. The main cast features Roger Kwok, Jessica Hsuan, and Leila Tong from the original series and new cast including Bosco Wong, and Paul Chun. The indirect sequel takes place in the modern era instead of the ancient setting of its prequel.

A mentally challenged man is falsely accused of murder and sent to prison. In prison, he forms a heartwarming friendship with his cellmates, who help him reunite with his young daughter and seek justice for his wrongful conviction.

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...

Square Pegs was a Hong Kong television series 2003. The program's title is an abbreviated reference to the English idiomatic phrase "square peg in a round hole." The series was the runaway success of 2003, commanding a viewership of 3.5 million or roughly half of Hong Kong's population during the last week of its broadcast, and breaking TVB's ten-year ratings record. It also went on to win four awards for its two lead actors in the TVB 36th Anniversary Awards, and made both Roger Kwok and Jessica Hsuan household names in the territory.

Yavarum Nalam (2009) is a horror movie that revolves around a vengeful ghost seeking revenge on a family. The movie follows a murder investigation and the paranormal phenomena surrounding the incidents. With a mix of supernatural powers, violence, and suspense, the story takes unexpected twists, leading to a surprise ending.

In the third installment of the Red Riding trilogy, Detective Chief Superintendent Maurice Jobson becomes obsessed with a missing girl case that may be connected to a series of murders. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers corruption, police brutality, and wrongful convictions.

The Ringer is a comedy film about a man named Steve Barker who pretends to be mentally challenged in order to enter the Special Olympics. He plans to rig the games by competing in events he knows he can win easily, but things don't go as planned. As Steve bonds with the other athletes, he realizes the importance of friendship and honesty.

Little Dorrit follows the life of Amy Dorrit, a young seamstress who becomes entangled in a web of secrets and romance in 19th century England. As she navigates through the rigid class system, she discovers unexpected connections, uncovers family secrets, and finds love in the most unexpected places.

Bustin' Loose is a comedy-drama film that follows Joe Braxton, an ex-convict who takes a job as a bus driver for a group of mentally challenged children. When their housing goes up in flames, Joe and the kids embark on a cross-country road trip to find them a new home. Along the way, they face various challenges and learn important life lessons.

A gunslinger named Bat Masterson seeks revenge against the corrupt sheriff and gang leader in the lawless town of Dodge City, Kansas.

Mickey Grosman, a former special forces demolitions expert took a group of amateur adventurers on a nearly impossible journey across South America. Positioned as a charity trek for cancer awareness, participants were to be part of a 5,000-mile expedition across the continent through the deepest parts of the Amazon jungle. Only one claims to have made it to the end… Mickey Grosman.

Johnny, a mentally-challenged man, is wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Before his execution, he curses the people involved in the trial. Soon after, mysterious deaths occur, leaving a nervous juror and a clairvoyant district attorney to unravel the truth.

In Rainbow Time (2016), a 40-year-old man named Shonzi has a mentally challenged brother named Todd. When Todd moves in with him following their father's death, Shonzi becomes his guardian. Shonzi is an Uber driver who enjoys interviewing strangers on camera and making movies. However, his infatuation with a girl named Lindsay leads to unexpected consequences. As Shonzi navigates the challenges of his relationship with his brother and his newfound love interest, he discovers the importance of friendship and self-acceptance.

Three Frenchmen go out on their first polar expedition to the largest polar desert in the world. Sarek, in the north of Sweden.

Dance Me Outside is a comedy crime drama set in Ontario, Canada. The story revolves around a group of Native American friends who seek revenge and navigate their lives in a Native American reservation. Based on the novel, the movie explores family relationships, college life, and Indigenous culture in Canada.

Deewane Huye Paagal is a comedy movie about a man who assumes a new identity and travels to Dubai. He becomes involved in a love triangle, a murder, and a thrilling showdown.