Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "neurological-illness"

1. Concussion (2015)

PG-13 | 123 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.

Director: Peter Landesman | Stars: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, David Morse

Votes: 100,665 | Gross: $34.54M

2. Religulous (2008)

R | 101 min | Documentary, Comedy, War

Bill Maher's take on the current state of world religion.

Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Bill Maher, Tal Bachman, Jonathan Boulden, Steven Burg

Votes: 60,262 | Gross: $13.00M

3. A Short Stay in Switzerland (2009 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 90 min | Biography, Drama

Just after losing her husband to a similar condition, Dr. Anne Turner (Dame Julie Walters) is diagnosed with a fatal neurological condition. So she plans to end her life herself. Based on a true story.

Director: Simon Curtis | Stars: Julie Walters, Stephen Campbell Moore, Lyndsey Marshal, Liz White

Votes: 604

4. Declaration of War (2011)

Not Rated | 100 min | Drama

When their young son is diagnosed with a brain tumor, young parents Roméo and Juliette unite in the fight for his survival.

Director: Valérie Donzelli | Stars: Valérie Donzelli, Jérémie Elkaïm, César Desseix, Gabriel Elkaïm

Votes: 5,325 | Gross: $0.05M

5. The Horse Boy (2009)

Unrated | 93 min | Documentary

A writer documents the journey his family takes to Mongolia to consult with nomadic shamans on the healing of their autistic son.

Director: Michel Orion Scott | Stars: Rupert Isaacson, Kristin Neff, Rowan Isaacson, Kendal Stewart

Votes: 720 | Gross: $0.16M

6. Head Games (2012)

PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Sport

A documentary that follows football player and pro-wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to uncover the truth about the consequences of sports-related head injuries.

Director: Steve James | Stars: Chris Nowinski, Gene Atkins, Laura Balcer, Hunt Batjer

Votes: 366 | Gross: $0.01M

7. Requiem for a Running Back (2017)

89 min | Documentary

Director Rebecca Carpenter's father, Lewis Carpenter, was a running back for Vince Lombardi's NFL Champion Green Bay Packers. When he dies, her family receives a surprise call from Boston ... See full summary »

Director: Rebecca Carpenter | Stars: Julian Bailes, Chris Borland, Erika Brown, Samantha Pyle Buono

Votes: 20

8. Motionless (II)

Documentary | Pre-production

"Motionless" is a feature-length, social documentary that addresses one of the most under acknowledged and underrepresented disability issues. 1 in 6 of the world's population live their lives with various Neurological Disorders and Spinal Cord Injuries-the leading causes of Paralysis. Concerns for the quality of life, education, treatment, rights, and even hope are paramount, as this issue ... See full summary »

Director: Ewan Gotfryd | Stars: Helen Mirren, RJ Mitte, Christopher Reeve, Stephen Hawking

9. House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode: Histories (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery

A delusional homeless woman is found unconscious in an acid house exhibiting a variety of symptoms which Foreman thinks she's faking.

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard

Votes: 3,879

10. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode: Sarek (1990)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Legendary Federation ambassador Sarek visits the Enterprise to conclude peace talks with a race called the Legarans. His arrival is accompanied with a rash of unusual emotional outbursts among the crew.

Director: Les Landau | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn

Votes: 3,849