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- Skyscraper - 2018. Skyscraper is an action movie that was released in 2016 and grossed $304.9 million. It might not have been one of the best films, but it has decent disability representation.
- The Theory of Everything - 2014. There is no other film that has managed to inspirationally show that disabilities don’t discriminate than “The Theory of Everything”.
- Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution - 2020. It might not have been a box office hit, but “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” was one of the best documentaries to showcase the famed disability camp found in the Catskills in the US.
- Ray - 2004. The film “Ray” won Jamie Fox an Oscar award for his incredibly inspiring portrayal of the legendary musician, singer, and songwriter Ray Charles.
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- On the Way to School (Sur le chemin de l’école) This 77-minute French documentary for children has subtitles, but is mostly visual. On the Way to School follows four children on their way to school.
- Finding Nemo. Though this classic Disney/PIxar film is an obvious choice, many people forget that Finding Nemo’s endearing protagonist has a physical disability — a stunted fin that challenges his mobility — because it is handled so matter-of-factly.
- The Point. Remember this one? Dealing with difference more conceptually, The Point is about Oblio, a little round boy in a pointy world. This 1971 film is narrated by Ringo Starr with Schoolhouse Rock-style animation.
- The Miracle Worker. The classic 1962 biography focuses on Anne Sullivan’s struggle to teach the blind and deaf Helen Keller how to communicate. Not only is the story a powerful depiction of the life of a severely disabled person, but it is also historically significant.
- The Shape of Water - 2017. What's fascinating about The Shape of Water landing at number one on this list is that a case can be made that both Elisa (Sally Hawkins) and the Amphibian Man (Doug Jones) could be perceived as disabled beings.
- Rust and Bone - 2012. By now it's apparent that the recurring theme in this list seems to be films focused on men either dealing with their conditions, doing something heroic, or serving as a source of inspiration.
- Stronger - 2017. Jake Gyllenhaal might be the most robbed actor in terms of Oscar nominations (since Leonardo DiCaprio finally broke his curse and actually won a golden statue, anyway).
- Shazam! (2019) While most comic book fans likely came for the story of Billy Batson (a teenager that is granted the gift of transforming into an adult with superhero abilities), Freddy Freeman's arc in Shazam!
Oct 18, 2024 · Welcome movie buffs and cinephiles to our curated list of the best films featuring characters navigating the world with physical or mental disabilities. These movies about disabilities sensitively represent the strength, courage, resilience, and day-to-day lives of people with disabilities.
It was difficult to choose just ten movies that suits everyone’s interests, but we felt the movies on this list are a good jumping-off point. While not without their shortcomings, these movies were selected in an effort to reflect a variety of disabilities, experiences and current attitudes.
Mar 19, 2020 · Finding Nemo: The endearing protagonist Nemo, a clownfish, has a physical disability (one of the fins hampers his mobility). But in Nemo’s world, being different is normal. Educating Peter: Story of a special-needs student with Down Syndrome and his inclusion in a standard third-grade classroom.
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Oct 5, 2018 · The poster for “CinemAbility” features the faces of six contributors. Five of them are able-bodied. It’s a dispiriting sight, especially for a disabled viewer looking to watch a film about disability subtitled “The Art Of Inclusion.”. But that isn’t the film’s fault.
