I Swear

Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

American Loser

2007

English

5.4

♡ 11

34%

manhattan, new york city

tourette syndrome

Tod Harrison Williams Director

Jayce Bartok as Brian from Boarding School

Deirdre O'Connell as Cynthia

Seann William Scott as Jeff Nichols

Wynn Everett as Saleswoman

A dramatic comedy about a self-induced attention-deficit disordered, learning disabled, Tourette's syndrome suffering, balance impaired, ex-alcoholic young man from the Upper East Side of Manhattan and the gold-digging girl who inspires him to try to get it together.

Niagara, Niagara

1997

English

6.8

♡ 6

53%

Bob Gosse Director

Stephen Lang as Claude

Shawn Hatosy as Lead High School Punk

Robin Tunney as Marcy

Henry Thomas as Seth

An outsider and a young woman plagued by Tourette's syndrome meet and together journey to Canada.

Front of the Class

2008

English

8.1

♡ 17

82%

Action

Biography

Drama

hallmark hall of fame

teacher

tourette syndrome

Peter Werner Director

Kathleen York as Diane

Patricia Heaton as Ellen Cohen

Johnny Pacar as Jeff

Mike Pniewski as Principal Myer

A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

Motherless Brooklyn

2019

English

6.8

♡ 167

65%

80%

Action

based on novel or book

brooklyn, new york city

Edward Norton Director

Bruce Willis as Frank Minna

Leslie Mann as Julia Minna

Edward Norton as Lionel Essrog

Willem Dafoe as Paul

New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.

Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry

2021

English

7.7

♡ 29

96%

R.J. Cutler Director

Billie Eilish as Self

Finneas O'Connell as Self

Orlando Bloom as Self

Maggie Baird as Self

This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.

Stand

2023

English

7.5

♡ 4

96%

obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd)

Sport

tourette syndrome

Joslyn Rose Lyons Director

Shaquille O'Neal as

Malcolm X as Self

Ice Cube as Self

Mahershala Ali as Self

Raw and unflinching examination of the courageous life of basketball star and social justice activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. Born Chris Jackson, he overcame tremendous adversity to reach the NBA and found his true calling when he converted to Islam. His decision not to stand for the national anthem, however, turned him from prodigy to pariah. Told candidly by Abdul-Rauf himself more than 20 years later it’s the remarkable story of one man who kept the faith and paved the way for a social justice movement.

Phoebe in Wonderland

2008

English

7.0

♡ 6

61%

Daniel Barnz Director

Max Baker as 2nd Teacher / King of Hearts

Peter Gerety as Dr. Miles / Humpty Dumpty

Bill Pullman as Peter Lichten

Elle Fanning as Phoebe Lichten

The fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. Confounded by her clashes with the rule-obsessed world around her, Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher, even as her brilliant but anguished mother looks to Phoebe herself for inspiration.