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Movies with Characters Who Have Learning and Attention Issues and Developmental Disabilities

Watching movies about characters with learning and attention issues and developmental disabilities can give kids a chance to see relatable characters on-screen and help build understanding, compassion, and inclusivity. We have other inclusive/engaging picks on our Movies with Characters Who Have Physical Disabilities and Books with Characters on the Autism Spectrum lists.
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Eleanor's Secret

age 5+

Reading saves the day in charming, mildly perilous tale.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2009)
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Finding Dory

age 6+

Delightful sequel promotes teamwork; some sadness, scares.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)
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A Mile in His Shoes

age 8+

Inspirational baseball tale about a pitcher with autism.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2012)
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The Speed Cubers

age 8+

Inspiring short docu about competition and friendship.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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Un Disfraz para Nicolas (A Costume for Nicolas)

age 8+

Animated movie about imaginative boy with Down syndrome.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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Far from the Tree

age 10+

Touching docu about parents raising uniquely different kids.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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The Reason I Jump

age 10+

Powerful, insightful docu about people with autism.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
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Rudy

age 11+

Inspiring sports film about a real-life underdog.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1993)
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Swim Team

age 11+

Inspiring documentary about young athletes with autism.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
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How to Dance in Ohio

age 12+

Inspirational, heartwarming doc about living with autism.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2015)
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Life, Animated

age 12+

Unforgettable doc about autism, communication, Disney.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)
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MOVIE

Where Hope Grows

age 12+

Moving faith-based friendship drama not just for believers.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2015)
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MOVIE

Adam

age 13+

Surprisingly fresh romance upends your assumptions.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2009)
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Asperger's Are Us

age 13+

Young men with ASD prep for comedy show in smart docu.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)
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MOVIE

A Brilliant Young Mind

age 13+

Affecting drama about math whiz tackles loss, special needs.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2015)
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MOVIE

The Peanut Butter Falcon

age 13+

Edgy but surprisingly sweet, compassionate dramedy.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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MOVIE

Still Alice

age 13+

Moore turns Alzheimer's drama into acting master class.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)
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Away from Her

age 14+

Melancholy Alzheimer's drama OK for teens and up.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2007)
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MOVIE

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

age 14+

Drama about child's 9/11 loss stirs up sadness.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2011)
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MOVIE

I Used to Be Famous

age 14+

Sweet British drama has neurodiverse lead, strong language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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