Autism Movies

Otto Baxter, a filmmaker with Down's Syndrome, directs and stars in this musical horror-comedy short based on his life, set in Victorian London.

Daniel Tammet has autism. He is also a savant. He can perform mind-boggling mathematical calculations at breakneck speeds. But unlike other savants,...

The city is gasping for air in the scorching summer heat; everyone is under suspicion; a persistent detective superintendent is burrowing for the...

For 18-year-old Finnish–Kosovan Fatu, a simple visit to the grocery store feels as nerve-racking as a lunar expedition: for the first time in...

A grandfather struggles with the acceptance of his autistic grandson.

A family drama, about a non-verbal autistic six-year-old boy who with the help of his older sister, proves that his high support needs can’t...

One family's journey with autism through the lens of community in a small town in southern Arkansas.

The quest of a father seeking for a future for his son, Tom, affected by autistic disorders and passionate about haunted places. A sensitive and...

The story of four adults with autism spectrum disorders as they search for and manage romantic relationships.

Tai-shian is locked away in his own autistic universe, totally lost to the world. His parents spend every day looking after him, rendering...

Sivadas, a valiant officer, neglects Haridas, his child who has autism, due to his profession. Guilty, he decides to make up for his mistakes and do...

The lives of a recovering addict and her single mother change forever when they move in next door to a widowed father and his adult daughter with...

A mosaic film about a group of people in the city of Rotterdam, The Netherlands strugging with loneliness, hope and love.

A heartfelt story about 3 separate family struggles. While Noah's parents have a difficult time saving their marriage, they struggle to understand...

Based on the true story of a young girl who communicates only in numbers. The movie explores the reason behind why she communicated this way and what...

A delivery driver accidentally witnesses a crime on the job with his eight-year-old surrogate son. Now, he must protect the child from violent forces.

Tere takes care of his autistic son Alex. Due work, her husband lives far away, but this weekend, he is visiting, and Tere suspects he will bring no...

Following young Anders and his father, Dr. Grant Bruno, of the Samson Cree Nation, this documentary gives viewers unique access to the world of an...

What “living on the autism spectrum” means for those affected and their environment. To find out, the camera team accompanied autistic...