7 Inspirational Movies Featuring People With Disabilities

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 02, 2024

Rain Man (1988)

A touching film tells the story of selfish, Charlie, who discovers that his estranged father has died and left his multimillion-dollar estate to his other son, Raymond, an autistic savant of whose existence Charlie was unaware.

Soul Surfer (2011)

Directed by Sean McNamara, based on the 2004 memoir. A real-life story of Bethany Hamilton, a surfer who loses her arm in a shark attack and her journey to get back on board.

CODA ( 2021)

The story follows Ruby Rossi, The child of deaf adults (CODA) and the only hearing member of her family, who attempts to help her family's struggling fishing business while pursuing her aspirations to become a singer.

Still Alice (2014)

Based on the 2007 novel by Lisa Genova. It stars Julianne Moore as Alice Howland, a linguistics professor diagnosed with familial Alzheimer's disease shortly after her 50th birthday.

I Am Sam (2001)

A touching drama about a man with an intellectual disability fighting to retain custody of his daughter and highlights his unwavering love and determination as he navigates the legal system and societal judgments.

My Left Foot (1989)

The film portrays the life of Christy Brown, an Irishman born with cerebral palsy, who learns to paint and write using only his left foot. His incredible journey highlights the power of inner strength and perseverance.

The Theory of Everything (2014)

The story of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, who was diagnosed with ALS. Despite his physical limitations, he continued to pursue groundbreaking scientific work, becoming a symbol of determination and resilience.

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