Movies and TV Shows with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Characters

Last updated: May 22, 2026

For kids who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, seeing characters like them represented on screen can have a powerful impact on their self-esteem. And watching movies about characters who experience hearing loss can help build understanding, compassion, and inclusivity among hearing viewers. These movies and TV shows feature characters with some sort of hearing loss, whether they communicate by speaking or using sign language. We also have more great picks on our lists of Movies with Characters Who Have Physical Disabilities and Books That Promote Diversity and Inclusion.

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No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie Poster Image

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No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie

age 7+

Well-meaning drama about being deaf in a hearing world.

January 4, 2013 2013 PG (78 minutes)

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TV

El Deafo

age 8+

Poignant reflection on life as a kid with hearing loss.

Apple TV Kids' Animation (2022)

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Wonderstruck

age 9+

Thoughtful, arty take on excellent Selznick novel.

October 20, 2017 2017 PG (117 minutes)

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Mr. Holland's Opus

age 10+

'90s drama about inspiring teacher has some cursing.

January 17, 1997 1997 PG (143 minutes)

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The Miracle Worker

age 10+

Outstanding movie based on life of Helen Keller.

May 23, 1962 1962 NR (107 minutes)

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TV

Hawkeye

age 11+

Intriguing new Marvel duo's adventures have violence.

Disney+ Action (2021)

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Marie's Story

age 12+

Inspirational subtitled film is emotionally intense.

August 19, 2014 2014 NR (94 minutes)

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A Silent Voice: The Movie

age 13+

Bullying, suicide attempts in excellent coming-of-age anime.

September 17, 2016 2016 NR (130 minutes)

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CODA

age 13+

Heartwarming, salty story about hearing teen in deaf family.

August 13, 2021 2021 PG-13 (111 minutes)

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Creed Movie Poster Image: Creed and Rocky in the ring

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Creed

age 13+

Feel-good Black-led film continues Rocky saga; has violence.

November 25, 2015 2015 PG-13 (95 minutes)

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Creed II Poster Image: Characters face off, with angry looks on their faces

MOVIE

Creed II

age 13+

Strong sequel has boxing violence, language.

November 21, 2018 2018 PG-13 (130 minutes)

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Creed III Movie Poster: Michael B. Jordan in the ring

MOVIE

Creed III

age 13+

Jordan directs and stars in intense, moving threequel.

March 3, 2023 2023 PG-13 (116 minutes)

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Dear Frankie

age 13+

Moody but uplifting tale of deaf boy. Get your tissues!

July 5, 2004 2004 PG-13 (105 minutes)

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A Quiet Place

age 14+

Gripping monster movie has lots of tension, some blood.

April 6, 2018 2018 PG-13 (90 minutes)

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A Sign of Affection TV poster: Holding umbrellas, Yuki and Itsuomi stand facing each other, surrounded by pink and flowers.

TV

A Sign of Affection

age 14+

Gentle romance has drinks, swearing, Deaf representation.

Crunchyroll Anime (2024)

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Audible

age 14+

Poignant short docu has language, teen suicide.

July 1, 2021 2021 PG-13 (39 minutes)

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TV

Switched at Birth

age 14+

Sex, drinking in family drama that highlights Deaf culture.

Freeform Drama (2011)

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MOVIE

The Silence

age 14+

Suspenseful dystopian horror movie has violence, cursing.

April 10, 2019 2019 NR (90 minutes)

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TV

The Society

age 14+

Language, violence, substance abuse in dark teen mystery.

Netflix Drama (2019)

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Children of a Lesser God

age 15+

'80s love story has some strong language, sex.

October 31, 1986 1986 R (119 minutes)

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