10 Heartwarming Coming-of-Age Movies Starring Autistic Heroes
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The Night ClerkMovie · 2020 · 90m · Thriller, Crime, DramaBart Bromley, a sharp young hotel night clerk with Autism, finds himself the main suspect after a woman is murdered during his shift. As the police narrow in, Bart connects with a captivating guest named Andrea and realizes he must find the true killer before she is targeted again.Stream onIMDb 5.6TMDB 6.2
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Calm with HorsesMovie · 2020 · 100m · Crime, DramaIn rural Ireland, former boxer Douglas "Arm" Armstrong works as a tough enforcer for the Devers family, who deal drugs. He also tries to be a good father to his five-year-old son, Jack, who has autism. Arm's loyalty is challenged when he's ordered to commit his first murder, forcing him to choose between the two families he's tied to.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2
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I Used to Be FamousMovie · 2022 · 104m · Comedy, Drama, MusicA washed-up pop idol finds himself with a surprising opportunity when he connects with a talented young drummer.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0
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The Speed CubersMovie · 2020 · 40m · DocumentaryThis documentary follows the remarkable paths of Rubik's Cube champions Max Park and Feliks Zemdegs, detailing their surprising challenges and triumphs.Stream on - 5
Jack of the Red HeartsMovie · 2016 · 102m · Drama, FamilyA teenage con artist deceives a struggling mother into hiring her as a live-in companion for her daughter with autism.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1
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The Boy Who Could FlyMovie · 1986 · 114m · Drama, Family, FantasyMilly, Louis, and their mother Charlene face difficulties settling into a new neighborhood. Milly befriends Eric, a neighbor with autism who is intensely interested in airplanes. As their lives connect, Eric's unique perspective subtly affects everyone around him, leading to personal growth and changes as he pursues his dream of flying.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3
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The DevilsMovie · 2002 · 105m · DramaThis is the story of an autistic girl and her brother as they navigate life on their own, facing the challenges of survival without parental support.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.2 - 8
Miracle RunMovie · 2004 · 87m · Drama, TV MovieCorinne is a single mother to her twin 5-year-old sons, Steven and Phillip, who are diagnosed with autism. Their behavior at school leads to threats of expulsion, but with therapy, the boys make significant progress. Ten years later, as teenagers, Steven and Phillip try to navigate high school while continuing to cope with their autism.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.6
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The Story of LukeMovie · 2013 · 95m · Drama, ComedyLuke, a young man with autism who has lived a protected life with his grandparents, enters a world that offers him little opportunity. Determined to find both employment and a romantic relationship, he refuses to be discouraged.Stream on - 10
A Boy Called PoMovie · 2016 · 95m · Fantasy, DramaA newly single father grapples with raising his sixth-grade son who has autism. Balancing the demands of his job with the grief of losing his wife takes a heavy toll, pushing him to his limits.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.9
