Detective Films Featuring Tourette’s Syndrome

Description: Although primarily a comedy, this film includes a character with Tourette's Syndrome who inadvertently helps Deuce solve a murder mystery, adding a unique twist to the detective plot.

Fact: The character with Tourette's, TJ Hicks, is played by Eddie Griffin, who improvised many of his lines.

Description: This film features a nurse with Tourette's Syndrome who forms an unlikely bond with a burn victim. The detective element lies in uncovering the secrets of their pasts and the healing process.

Fact: The film was directed by Isabel Coixet and stars Sarah Polley and Tim Robbins.

Description: This film, based on a true story, involves a journalist who befriends a homeless musician with schizophrenia and Tourette's Syndrome. While not a detective film per se, it involves unraveling the mystery of the musician's past and current life.

Fact: Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. star in this poignant drama.

Description: While not strictly a detective film, this movie tells the true story of Brad Cohen, a teacher with Tourette's Syndrome, who faces numerous challenges in his quest to teach. The detective aspect is in his relentless pursuit to overcome societal prejudices and prove his worth.

Fact: The film is based on the book by Brad Cohen and Lisa Wysocky, detailing Cohen's life and struggles.

Description: This psychological thriller involves a young doctor with Tourette's Syndrome who becomes entangled in a web of lies and manipulation, exploring themes of morality and deception.

Fact: The film stars Orlando Bloom in one of his darker roles.

Description: Although the main character does not have Tourette's, his brother does, and this dynamic plays a crucial role in the unfolding of the detective plot involving financial crimes and personal vendettas.

Fact: The film features Ben Affleck in a role that showcases his versatility as an actor.

Description: A road trip movie where one of the main characters has Tourette's Syndrome. The trio embarks on a journey to scatter ashes, encountering various mysteries and personal growth along the way.

Fact: The film was originally a German production titled "Vincent will Meer" before being remade in English.

Description: While not a traditional detective film, it features a character with Tourette's Syndrome who becomes involved in a series of comedic and somewhat mysterious events, exploring themes of identity and family.

Fact: The film was directed by Judd Apatow and co-written by Pete Davidson, who also stars and has Tourette's Syndrome in real life.

Description: This film follows a jazz pianist with Tourette's Syndrome who becomes a mentor to a young boy with the same condition. The detective element comes from the boy's journey to understand his own identity and the mystery of his father's disappearance.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of jazz pianist Bill Evans, who had Tourette's Syndrome.

Description: This film delves into the life of a young girl with Tourette's Syndrome who becomes obsessed with a school play. The detective element comes from her journey to understand her own condition and the mystery of her behavior.

Fact: The film was well-received for its sensitive portrayal of mental health issues.