child with autism movies

Calm with Horses (2020)
6.306 / 10

Drama, Crime

In darkest rural Ireland, ex-boxer Douglas 'Arm' Armstrong has become the feared enforcer for the drug-dealing Devers family, whilst also trying to...

The Candy Snatchers (1973)
6.4 / 10

Thriller, Crime

An abused autistic boy is the sole witness to the kidnapping of a teenage heiress.

Dernier soleil (2021)
5.4 / 10

Drama, Thriller, Action

Somewhere in the north-east of France, Eric, a penniless man who lives in his car, rejects his son Esteban, 10 years old, autistic and living under...

The Unbreakable Boy (2025)
0 / 10

Drama, Family

Austin is a boy with both a rare brittle-bone disease and autism. But what makes Austin truly unique is his joyous, funny, life-affirming worldview...

From Embers (1969)
0 / 10

Drama, Thriller

A widowed mother, raising her nine year old autistic son, develops a bond with her new alcoholic neighbor, a painter who loves music and works hard...

Bringing Back Christmas (2023)
8 / 10

Comedy, Family

When Daniel is fired right before his son's expensive surgery, an angel takes him on a journey back in time to witness the trials of Joseph and Mary...

The Puppet Asylum (2023)
6.5 / 10

Horror, Comedy, Music

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.

Oskar, das Schlitzohr und Fanny Supergirl (2022)
7.4 / 10

TV Movie, Comedy, Family

Grandpa Oskar takes neither the truth nor himself very seriously. The rascal has just been released from prison, where he was serving a sentence for...

Meu Amigo Lorenzo (2024)
0 / 10

Documentary

The story of the musical friendship between veteran musician/filmmaker André Luiz Oliveira and Lorenzo Barreto, a boy with autism, over 15 years.

Imagination (2007)
5.6 / 10

Fantasy, Drama, Science Fiction

Dr. Reineger, a famous neuro-psychologist, has become convinced that a twin girl named Anna has a rare form of Autism called Asperger's Syndrome,...

Knightmares (1969)
0 / 10

Family

The story 'Knightmares' evolves around the young boy, Luke, who grows up with an autistic brother named Tommy. Luke feels rejected by his family as...

On Dragon's Wings (2012)
0 / 10

Drama, Family

A young boy struggles to get through to his mum because of his severe autism. This short film is made to raise more awareness about ASD (Autism...

From the Heart (1969)
0 / 10

Documentary

Patrícia was born with a condition that made it impossible for her to give birth, but the paths of life led her to meet Emanuel and Cléber, her...

Guillaume (2019)
0 / 10

Documentary

Camino Al Cielo (2021)
1 / 10

Drama, Family

A girl with autism and her best friend run away from home in search of her mother with the only clue that she is in "heaven".

Dias Atípicos (2024)
0 / 10

Documentary

Blu (2019)
7 / 10

Animation

A wind strike, a splash of water and an accomplice look. Will they be enough to change the life of a child?

Animating Autism (2023)
0 / 10

Documentary, Family

A young boy overcomes challenges set before him in pursuit of his love for creating art.

A Greater Chance (1969)
0 / 10

Family, Documentary, Drama

Upon learning of his father's terminal illness diagnosis, a young, autistic, hearing-impaired music composer and sketch artist travels back to his...

This Is Nicholas: Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (2019)
0 / 10

Documentary, Drama, Family

A mother determines to see her son faced with autism and depression overcome challenges, along with support from family, the community and teachers.