Movies and TvShows featuring "mentally-challenged-person" theme.

After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail. Connie robs a bank, but things go wrong when a dye pack explodes, causing their getaway car to crash. Nick is arrested while Connie escapes. Connie tries to secure bail money and breaks Nick out of the hospital, unaware that he has released the wrong person. Together with the mistaken accomplice, they search for a hidden stash of drugs to sell and raise the bail money. However, things take a tragic turn as they encounter police and face the consequences of their actions.

Greener Mountains is a family friendly, coming-of-age story about finding your place in the world.

After being fired from his popular children's show, Rainbow Randolph, a disgruntled former employee, goes on a mission to destroy his replacement, Smoochy the Rhino. As he delves deeper into the world of children's entertainment, he uncovers a web of scandal, corruption, and revenge.

Shower is a comedy-drama film that takes place in a bathhouse in modern-day Beijing. The story centers around a traditional bathhouse and its owner, who is struggling to keep the business afloat. The arrival of his younger son, who left home years ago and became a successful businessman, brings hope and new life to the bathhouse. The film explores themes of family, tradition, and the clash between modernity and tradition.

In Another You, a con-man and a mentally challenged person form an unlikely duo as they impersonate Hollywood actors and get involved in various comedic situations. The story takes a twist when they accidentally shoot a policeman and have to hide in a sanitarium, leading to a series of hilarious misadventures.

Mozart and the Whale is a heartwarming romantic comedy about two people with Asperger's syndrome who find love and overcome their challenges. With elements of comedy, drama, and romance, the movie explores the complexities of relationships and the power of love to break through barriers.

House of D follows the story of a man who looks back on his troubled youth and the relationships that shaped him. Set in the 1970s, it explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery.

When a man desperate for money receives mysterious phone calls challenging him to complete 13 tasks, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game where the stakes are life or death. As the challenges become increasingly violent and sinister, he must decide how far he is willing to go to win the prize.

Based on a true story, Let Him Have It explores the controversial case of Derek Bentley, a mentally challenged teenager who faces the death penalty after being implicated in a murder. The film delves into issues of class, justice, and capital punishment.

Fists in the Pocket (1965) is a dark satire that revolves around a dysfunctional family. The story explores themes of alienation, Catholicism, and matricide. It follows a mentally challenged young man who contemplates suicide and plans to murder his mother. As the plot unfolds, the family dynamics become more twisted, leading to tragic consequences. The movie delves into the characters' psychological struggles and showcases their unconventional behaviors.

Digging to China tells the story of a young girl named Harriet who forms a unique friendship with a mentally challenged man named Ricky. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and friendship. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and learn valuable life lessons.

Orphans (1987) follows a group of orphan siblings who find themselves tangled in a web of crime after getting involved in a kidnapping and theft. Set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the story explores themes of brotherhood, father figures, and the challenges faced by mentally challenged individuals. As the siblings navigate through dangerous situations, they learn the true meaning of family and loyalty.

Daltry Calhoun is a man who wears many hats in his small town. From being a television cameraman and a golf course owner to a father and a friend, he faces the challenges and trials of life with humor and resilience. With a cast of quirky characters and unexpected events, Daltry navigates through his daily routine in the most unpredictable ways.

Land of Plenty tells the story of a disillusioned Vietnam War veteran who embarks on a road trip across America after the events of 9/11. Through encounters with homeless people, xenophobia, and paranoia, he navigates a post-9/11 world filled with violence and prejudice.

Ceiling Zero (1936) is a thrilling movie set in 1930s Newark, New Jersey. It revolves around the lives of a group of airplane mechanics and pilots who face self-sacrifice, remorse, and grief after a tragic airplane crash. With themes of friendship, courage, and redemption, this movie explores the consequences of irresponsibility and selfishness. As the characters navigate through fear and deception, they strive for vindication and overcome their past mistakes. The plot is enhanced by the backdrop of aviation and the challenges of flying in adverse weather conditions. The movie captures the spirit of adventure and explores the complexities of human relationships.

In this dark comedy, a Yankee goes to visit a family of British eccentrics to ask for the hand of one of their daughters in marriage. He soon finds himself in the midst of a really odd family. One of them talks like Bela Lugosi, another believes herself to be a vampire, while a third is locked away in a padded cell. Another family member is thrilled when he finally invents a horseless carriage (50 years after Ford), and the family grandfather is found reading Playboy just before he dies. Trouble begins when members of the family begin to be mysteriously murdered. The American suitor must then discover which member of the strange family is in line to inherit the family fortune.

In the 1980s, a teenager named Lara moves with her father to a remote village in Hungary called Styria. There, she becomes fascinated by the history and gothic atmosphere of the place. As she explores the woods surrounding the village, Lara discovers dark secrets and a community with strange rituals. She befriends a mentally challenged person and begins to form a bond with her. However, her life takes a dark turn when she encounters a female vampire named Carmilla. Lara becomes deeply entangled in Carmilla's world, facing questions about her own identity and the secrets of Styria, while struggling to survive in a rural setting filled with isolation and danger.

In a post-apocalyptic world, a mentally-challenged person visits a museum where he encounters various strange and symbolic events. The museum becomes a metaphor for the dystopian society, as the protagonist learns about spirituality, destiny, and the meaning of life.

Philip Van Horn, who left his small town a long time ago to become a Hollywood actor and hasn't had any success at that, returns to the town for a visit. There he is uniformally met like some kind of celebrity and movie star. He uses it to impress his (and everybody's) school love Dorothy, her life now a grey boring experience.

A man and his wife stumble upon a town whose inhabitants turn into zombies and head for the edge of town every night... he seems to be the only one unaffected. What is happening to the townsfolk? Who is the mysterious young women he keeps seeing? Why isn't he affected?