Temple Grandin
Claire Danes, Julia Ormond, David Strathairn
A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry.
Why you'll love it
The film provides an insightful look into the life of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who revolutionized practices for the humane handling of livestock on cattle ranches and slaughterhouses.
A Beautiful Mind
Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly
A mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.
Why you'll love it
This film, like 'Temple Grandin', deals with the life of a brilliant mind facing personal challenges, in this case, the mathematician John Nash struggling with schizophrenia.
The Imitation Game
Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode
During World War II, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing tries to crack the German Enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians while attempting to come to terms with his troubled private life.
Why you'll love it
This film is about Alan Turing, a mathematician who played a crucial role in cracking Nazi codes during World War II. Turing, like Grandin, had a unique mind and faced personal and social challenges.
Rain Man
Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino
After a selfish L.A. yuppie learns his estranged father left a fortune to an autistic-savant brother in Ohio that he didn't know existed, he absconds with his brother and sets out across the country, hoping to gain a larger inheri...
Why you'll love it
This film portrays the life of an autistic savant and his relationship with his brother, offering a deep and empathetic exploration of autism.
The Theory of Everything
Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior
Stephen Hawking gets unprecedented success in the field of physics despite being diagnosed with motor neuron disease at the age of 21. He defeats awful odds as his first wife Jane aids him loyally.
Why you'll love it
This film tells the story of Stephen Hawking, a physicist who, despite his diagnosis of a debilitating disease, made significant contributions to science.