Autism Movies

THE LIMITS OF MY WORLD follows a nonverbal young man’s transition from the school system into adulthood. Brian has autism and faces the daily...

A grandfather struggles with the acceptance of his autistic grandson.

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.

10-year-old Austin Eletto has autism. He’s also an aspiring stand-up comic. This short documentary spotlights the struggle of growing up with...

An animated documentary short made by people with autism.

Nemanja Jović, an autistic boy works in a cafe which employs people with development disabilities. We see his everyday life, at home at...

Always the last to know, filmmaker Jon Beaton learns of his autism late in life – a diagnosis that brings liberation and mourning in equal...

After an autistic man impulsively marries a young widow, she must move to the city and ensure the welfare of her new family, against the glare of...

The Tragedy of an Artist, is an experimental short shot over the course of a week. This film is meant to illustrate who Hero Foltz is as a person...

A documentary about autism and Albion House.

Emma is a 14-year-old autism spectrum ambassador, bringing her brilliance and emotional intelligence to audiences via typed messages, vibrantly...

An experimental short film about sensory seeking behaviour in childhood. Filmed on VHS.

Leif, a man with a mysterious fear of the ocean and suppressed memories of bullying, confronts his former tormenter at a middle school reunion to...

A family in eco-fever. The Schuhmann Weils are radical environmentalists and mother their 19-year-old son like a small child. One day, when a chunk...

Based on Rupert Isaacson's autobiographical book, the film follows the journey of Emily and Jonatha's son, Noah, an autistic child who rarely talks...

Baking Powder is a short drama that explores the human bond between two brothers, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. The film sheds light on the...

Chris Packham invites us inside his autistic world to find out what it is like being him.