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1. Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 92 min | Drama
A writer takes a backwards look at the life of his unlikely friend, Stuart, a homeless alcoholic who experienced a traumatic childhood event.
Director: David Attwood | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy, Nicola Duffett, Claire-Louise Cordwell
Votes: 13,963
2. Paperhouse (1988)
PG-13 | 92 min | Drama, Fantasy
A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.
Director: Bernard Rose | Stars: Charlotte Burke, Jane Bertish, Samantha Cahill, Glenne Headly
Votes: 6,275 | Gross: $0.24M
3. Rory O'Shea Was Here (2004)
R | 104 min | Comedy, Drama
When the kinetic Rory moves into his room in the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled, his effect on the home is immediate. Most telling is his friendship with Michael, a young man with cerebral palsy and nearly unintelligible speech. Somehow, Rory understands Michael, and encourages him to experience life outside the confines of home.
Director: Damien O'Donnell | Stars: James McAvoy, Steven Robertson, Romola Garai, Alan King
Votes: 16,019 | Gross: $0.02M
4. Some Mother's Son (1996)
R | 112 min | Drama, History
The 1981 hunger strike in an Irish prison, in which I.R.A. prisoner Bobby Sands led a protest against their treatment as criminals rather than as prisoners of war. It focuses on the mothers of two of the strikers, and their struggle.
Director: Terry George | Stars: Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan, Aidan Gillen, David O'Hara
Votes: 2,990 | Gross: $0.61M
5. Asia (2020)
85 min | Drama
Despite living together, Asia barely interacts with her daughter Vika. Their routine is shaken when Vika's health deteriorates rapidly. Asia must step in and become the mother Vika so desperately needs
Director: Ruthy Pribar | Stars: Alena Yiv, Shira Haas, Tamir Mula, Gera Sandler
Votes: 715
6. The Keys to the House (2004)
PG | 111 min | Drama
Meeting his disabled son for the first time, a young father attempts to forge a relationship with the teenager.
Director: Gianni Amelio | Stars: Kim Rossi Stuart, Andrea Rossi, Charlotte Rampling, Alla Faerovich
Votes: 2,472
7. Chasing 3000 (2010)
PG | 115 min | Family, Sport
Two brothers drive across country to see their hero, Roberto Clemente, get his 3000th hit.
Director: Gregory J. Lanesey | Stars: Ray Liotta, Trevor Morgan, Rory Culkin, Lauren Holly
Votes: 976
8. A Time to Live (1985 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 95 min | Drama
The problems of a mother who helps her son in his struggles against muscular dystrophy. From the true story of Peter and Mary-Lou Weisman.
Director: Rick Wallace | Stars: Liza Minnelli, Jeffrey DeMunn, Swoosie Kurtz, Scott Schwartz
Votes: 167
9. Different Drummers (2013)
PG | 107 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
When David, in a wheelchair with muscular dystrophy, accurately foretells the death of their fourth grade teacher, a doubtful Lyle decides to test the existence of God by attempting to get David to run again.
Directors: Don Caron, Lyle Hatcher | Stars: Brayden Tucker, Ethan Reed McKay, Colleen Carey, D.R. Anderson
Votes: 327
10. Office (2015)
111 min | Mystery, Thriller
The investigation following a sales manager brutally killing his entire family leads to a track of mystery and tragedy in an overwhelmed work team at Seoul.
Director: Won-Chan Hong | Stars: Ko Ah-sung, Lee Chae-eun, Kim Eui-sung, Ryu Hyun-kyung
Votes: 2,197
11. Who's Driving Doug (2016)
Not Rated | 99 min | Comedy, Drama
A sheltered, intelligent college student DOUG (RJ Mitte of "Breaking Bad") changes his life forever when he hires an underachieving driver SCOTT (Ray William Johnson of "Equals Three"). In ... See full summary »
Director: David Michael Conley | Stars: RJ Mitte, Daphne Zuniga, Paloma Kwiatkowski, Alix Elizabeth Gitter
Votes: 459
12. Miss Nude America (1976)
R | 82 min | Documentary
A "Felliniesque" journey into the heart of the insatiable American dream; A slice of quintessential Americana, depicted with candor, pathos and humor.
Director: James P. Blake | Stars: Dick Drost, Rainbow, Harry Reems
Votes: 79
13. CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion (2012)
PG-13 | 98 min | Documentary
An investigation into the way media portrayals impact the actual inclusion of people with disabilities in society.
Director: Jenni Gold | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Ben Affleck, Geena Davis, Kyle MacLachlan
Votes: 123
14. Darius Goes West (2007)
92 min | Documentary
Darius Weems, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, travels across the country with eleven friends on a mission to get his wheelchair customized by MTV's "Pimp My Ride."
Director: Logan Smalley | Stars: Darius Weems, Andrew Carson, Daniel Epting, John Hadden
Votes: 272
15. A Banana? At This Time of Night? (2018)
120 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A man is immobile and incapacitated, but has professional and nonprofessional volunteers serve and help him. Though, he takes full advantage of the situation and uses and abuses the volunteer crew.
Director: Tetsu Maeda | Stars: Chie Ayado, Kotone Furukawa, Masato Hagiwara, Mieko Harada
Votes: 313
16. Dusty's Trail: Summit of Borneo (2013)
65 min | Documentary, Adventure, Family
Dusty's Trail is an inspirational documentary about a young man's journey with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal and debilitating muscle wasting condition that affects one in 3,500 boys ... See full summary »
Director: Catherine Jayasuriya | Stars: Dusty Brandom, Jon Hastie, Pacien Cunningham, Azmi Calvin Bin George
Votes: 12
17. Knuckleball (2007)
Not Rated | 64 min | Documentary
Knuckleball is the story of Brett Leake who was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at 13. With the support of his family, he has become a nationally recognized comedian appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno five times.
Director: Ken Sons | Star: Brett Leake
Votes: 10
18. Behold the Monkey (2016 TV Movie)
G | 30 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A well-intentioned parishioner restores a church fresco in a small Spanish town, which leads him to become a global overnight internet sensation.
Director: Adam Wimpenny | Stars: Tamsin Greig, Imma Colomer, Assumpta Serna, Amparo Moreno
Votes: 100
19. 39 Pounds of Love (2005)
Unrated | 70 min | Documentary, Biography, Romance
This is the story of Ami, a man who while unable to move any part of his body, still manages to move each and every one of us, as he teaches us a part of life's intimate dance.
Director: Dani Menkin | Star: Ami Ankilewitz
Votes: 262 | Gross: $0.03M
20. The Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Double (1982 Video)
180 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Billy Barty
21. Muskelsvindler (2017)
72 min | Comedy, Drama
Director: Mads Rosenkrantz Grage | Stars: Peder Bille, Jesper Groth, Elliott Crosset Hove, Sara Ullner
22. How Much Love (2010)
53 min | Documentary, Drama, Romance
'A Man is not a cat - he who always falls on his feet is bound to get his heart broken'. Kineret documents her parent's intimacy from back in the days that her mother was a wild dreamful ... See full summary »
Director: Kineret Hay-Gillor
23. A Day in the Life of Felix (2008)
58 min | Documentary
Nemaline Myopathy is a rare form of muscular dystrophy. This film documents how one boy deals with it on a day to day basis.
Director: Anthony Straeger
Votes: 13
24. Charlie's Lake (2007 TV Movie)
27 min | Documentary, Biography
CHARLIE'S LAKE explores a year in the life of Jon Whitmer, a man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. With a sharp wit and an insatiable sense of adventure, Jon loves nothing more than a good ... See full summary »
Directors: Brigid Kelly, Matt Lawton | Stars: Jerry Whitmer, Jon Whitmer, Nancy Whitmer, Tim Whitmer
25. Svindlerne (2014)
58 min | Documentary
Kristian (Mugge), Casper (Søgaard), and Jakob (Nasser) are friends and neighbours and share a friendship based on humour and irony, and as all other young men, they all take a great ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Staal Dinesen | Stars: Casper Søgaard Christensen, Kristian A.K. Mogensen, Jakob Bilberg Nasser
Votes: 16
26. White Cane and Wheels (2004)
26 min | Short
A nonfiction performance piece chronicling the day-to-day struggle of a husband and wife, their disabilities, their humor and their choreographed lives.
Director: Paul Apelgren
28. Huere müehsam (2013)
13 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
A young male prostitute visits a customer with Muscular dystrophy. Soon he realizes that he accepted a job that is a bigger challenge than he thought it would be.
Director: Anja Habermehl | Stars: Jonas Gygax, Matthias Schoch
29. A Life Worth Living: Pushing the Limits of Duchenne (2012)
94 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
Jon Hastie has Duchenne - a severe form of Muscular Dystrophy. Prognosis - paralysis, 24 hour ventilation and an early death. Time is precious. Time is not for wasting. Jon decides to ... See full summary »
Director: Annie Perkins
30. Cheeky Dog (2007)
24 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
15 year old Dion is profoundly deaf and has muscular dystrophy but his love of dogs and his carer's love have transformed him.
Director: Dena Curtis | Stars: Dion Beasley, Gloria Beasley, John Beasley, Joie Boulter
31. Ypervasi (2008)
20 min | Documentary, Short
Directors: Kostas Kakogiannis, Pabos Kouzalis | Stars: Maria-Elena Kyriakou, Aglaia Pisi, Stelios Pisis
32. Going to School/Ir a la escuela (2001 Video)
64 min | Documentary
Director: Richard Cohen | Star: Richard Cohen
Votes: 12
33.
One Day That Changed My Life (2018–2019)
Episode:
Episode #2.10
(2019)
44 min | Documentary
Batuhan, who has muscular dystrophy, takes his driving test to try to gain independence. The villagers of Chevely in Cambridgeshire try to save their local church. Tommy competes for the chance to work in a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Directors: Meyrick Cook, Jimmy Dallas, Tom Dalzell, Clare Smithies | Star: Dominic Littlewood
34.
Nurses Who Kill (2016– )
Episode:
Thelma Purchase
(2019)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Crime
Care worker Thelma Purchase plotted with her son and a friend to murder disabled Greg Baker who Purchase once worked for. She knew he couldn't defend himself and she stood to be a beneficiary in his will.
Director: Will Hanrahan | Stars: Roger Harding, William Melhuish, Grant Murphy, Gillian Steventon
35.
No Agenda News Network (2007– )
Episode:
Bat's True!
(2020)
Talk-Show
Stars: Adam Curry, John C. Dvorak
36.
Deadly Women (2008– )
Episode:
Twisted Minds
(2008)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Crime
When a deranged mind snaps, there's no telling when the killing will stop. A young woman opens fire in a shopping mall, a nurse develops a deadly desire for attention and a mother driven by despair does the unthinkable.
Director: John Mavety | Stars: Janis Amatuzio, Dan Balcaban, Bruce Bartlett, Candice DeLong
Votes: 40
38.
My Lover, My Killer (2021– )
Episode:
Thelma Purchase
(2021)
45 min | Documentary, Crime
Thelma Purchase was Greg Baker's carer, confidante, even his lover. She was in the perfect position to cash in on his trust.
Stars: Will Hanrahan, Kelvin Amos, Christopher Hotten, Roberta Babb
Votes: 13
39.
Boy Swallows Universe (2024)
Episode:
Boy Loses Dad
(2024)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse | Stars: Simon Baker, Sophie Wilde, Bryan Brown, Travis Fimmel
Votes: 418
40.
Boy Swallows Universe (2024)
Episode:
Boy Takes Flight
(2024)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse | Stars: Simon Baker, Sophie Wilde, Bryan Brown, Travis Fimmel
Votes: 371
41.
Boy Swallows Universe (2024)
Episode:
Boy Seeks Work
(2024)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Eli and Gus show Frankie what they've planned for their future. Later, Eli attempts to get a job as a journalist at the local paper.
Director: Kim Mordaunt | Stars: Simon Baker, Sophie Wilde, Bryan Brown, Travis Fimmel
Votes: 362
42.
Fringe (2008–2013)
Episode:
Os
(2011)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
The Fringe team attempts to find out what process enables people to become lighter than air and float. Peter and Olivia deal with trust issues in their relationship, while Walter becomes ... See full summary »
Director: Brad Anderson | Stars: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown
Votes: 2,000
43.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Wednesday's Children
(1969)
Documentary
A report on Muscular Dystrophy and examines what is available and what can be done for those suffering.
Star: Brian Armstrong
44.
Je zal het maar hebben (2008– )
Episode:
Joost & Britt
(2012)
Documentary
Drumming student Joost (19) is born with a harmless but prominent facial 'naevus flammeus' (birthmark), larger then Gorbachev's. Valerio spends a day with him and tries out an artificial, ... See full summary »
Star: Valerio Zeno
45.
Cocktails with Dimples and the Beard (2021– )
Conversation with Fiona Cauley - Comedian
(2023 Podcast Episode)
Not Rated | 66 min | Talk-Show
Our guest this week is stand-up, or rather sit-down, comedian Fiona Cauley. Fiona was diagnosed with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, but she has not let that stop her from pursuing her dream of being a comedian.
Star: Fiona Cauley
46.
Love Your Garden (2011– )
Episode:
Cambridge - The Sola Family
(2013)
TV-PG | 46 min | Reality-TV
Alan Titchmarsh is in Cambridge to help transform the garden of a mother whose son requires round the clock care. He has an idea for a beach-theme complete with a sound system.
Directors: Natalie Barb, Anna Mears | Stars: Alan Titchmarsh, David Domoney, Frances Tophill, Katie Rushworth
Votes: 7
47.
Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2022)
Episode:
Hagdanan
(2015)
TV-14 | Biography, Drama, Romance
Andre has always lived life happily despite having difficulty walking because of a rare muscle disease called muscular dystrophy. He grew up to be an optimistic student, and his father ... See full summary »
Director: Raz de la Torre | Stars: Jairus Aquino, Dominic Ochoa, Precious Lara Quigaman, Eliza Pineda
48.
Rescue Dog to Super Dog (2016– )
Episode:
Rose to the Rescue
(2016)
TV-PG | 47 min | Reality-TV
12-year-old Dom, who has muscular dystrophy, is paired with a beautiful Dalmation called Daisy. While Enola, also 12, is matched with a toy poodle called Teddy.
Directors: Simon Muriel, Julie Watson | Stars: Jo-Rosie Haffenden, Nando Brown, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Nathalie Ingham
49.
Granada Reports (1992– )
Episode:
19 July 2018: Evening Bulletin
(2018)
30 min | News
Stars: Tony Morris, Lucy Meacock, Nikhil Misra, Dawn Jones
50.
Drunk History (2013–2019)
Episode:
Love
(2019)
TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy, History
A student tunnels beneath the Berlin Wall, Edie Windsor topples the Defense of Marriage Act, and John Wojtowicz robs a bank to pay for his wife's gender reassignment surgery.
Director: Jeremy Konner | Stars: Derek Waters, Anais Fairweather, Drew Droege, Kirby
Votes: 104