10 Must-Watch Films About Disabilities

Description: This film explores the relationship between Charlie Babbitt, a selfish yuppie, and his brother Raymond, who has autism and savant syndrome, highlighting themes of family, understanding, and acceptance.

Fact: Dustin Hoffman won an Oscar for his role as Raymond. The film was inspired by the real-life story of Kim Peek, a savant.

Description: Al Pacino plays a blind, retired Army officer who hires a young student to be his aide for a weekend, leading to a transformative experience for both.

Fact: Al Pacino won his first Oscar for Best Actor for this role, after being nominated seven times previously.

Description: This film focuses on Gilbert, who cares for his intellectually disabled brother Arnie, highlighting themes of responsibility, love, and the impact of disability on family dynamics.

Fact: Leonardo DiCaprio's performance as Arnie earned him his first Oscar nomination at the age of

Description: This iconic film follows Forrest, who has an IQ of 75 and is also shown with leg braces due to a spinal condition. His journey through life, marked by his unique perspective and resilience, makes this film a poignant addition to our list.

Fact: The role of Forrest was initially offered to John Travolta, who turned it down. Tom Hanks won his second consecutive Best Actor Oscar for this role.

Description: This biopic of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who struggles with schizophrenia, illustrates his journey through academia, love, and mental illness.

Fact: Russell Crowe was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of John Nash, and the film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Description: Based on the memoir of Jean-Dominique Bauby, who suffered a massive stroke and was left with locked-in syndrome, this film captures his inner world and his method of communication through blinking.

Fact: The film was shot in France, and the director, Julian Schnabel, won the Best Director award at Cannes Film Festival.

Description: King George VI, who stutters, must overcome his speech impediment to deliver a wartime speech to the nation, with the help of an unconventional speech therapist.

Fact: The film won four Oscars, including Best Picture, and Colin Firth won Best Actor for his role as King George VI.

Description: This French film tells the story of Philippe, a wealthy aristocrat who becomes a quadriplegic after a paragliding accident, and his unlikely friendship with Driss, his caregiver from the projects.

Fact: The film was a massive success in France, becoming the second most-watched French film in history. It was remade in English as "The Upside" in

Description: This film chronicles the life of Stephen Hawking, focusing on his relationship with his wife Jane and his battle with motor neuron disease, which left him wheelchair-bound and dependent on a voice synthesizer.

Fact: Eddie Redmayne won an Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Stephen Hawking. The film was adapted from Jane Hawking's memoir.

Description: Based on the life of Christy Brown, who had cerebral palsy and could only control his left foot, this film showcases his incredible journey to become a writer and artist.

Fact: Daniel Day-Lewis won his first Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Christy Brown. The film was shot in Ireland, where Brown was from.