Written by Najwa Bashir

Are you looking for movies or series on attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to enhance your learning about the disorder or any other purpose? Well, if that is the case, look no more! This blog mentions the best movies and series on ADHD. Read through it and make notes!

Finding Nemo

Who hasn’t watched Finding Nemo? But, did you know there is a character with ADHD in this movie? It is no other than Dory, an enjoyable fish with anterograde amnesia who goes on a brave adventure with her friends Nemo and Marlin. Her friends have to deal with the challenges of the ocean, and Dory’s ADHD makes the adventure more interesting and gives them new views.

Dory is one of the most beloved and well-known characters from Pixar, and she does a good job of showing how someone with ADHD feels and acts. It’s easy for Dory to forget things, have trouble paying attention, and have crazy thoughts sometimes. A lot of people who have been identified with ADHD have found Dory to be a character that they can relate to because she has some of the same signs they do.

Charlie Bartlett

Charlie Bartlett, a kid who has trouble getting into high school, is the main character of this movie. Charlie has ADHD, which shows in his problems in school, making friends, and controlling his mood swings that affect his daily life. Bartlett makes himself the school’s house therapist after being officially diagnosed with ADHD. This makes him one of the most popular kids at school.

The Disruptors

The Disruptors, featuring David Anderson, Dale Archer, and Tim Armstrong is an in-depth documentary film that looks into the world of ADHD, including the experiences of people with ADHD, their families, and the myths that surround this common neurological disorder. It sheds light on the difficulties, successes, and harmful beliefs that come with living with ADHD.

The Auction

The Auction, featuring Annie Larkin, Emelia Marshall Lovsey, and Eleanor Pettet tells the tale of Ava’s sister going missing following a fight between them. With the aid of an old-school buddy, Ava must overcome her ADHD in order to locate her sister.

Mrs. Doubtfire

Daniel Hillard, Robin William’s “real” character in Mrs. Doubtfire, is shown as a loving father who is frequently too impetuous and unpredictable to be a stable role model for his kids.  Daniel poses as Mrs. Doubtfire, a nanny who looks after the kids while teaching them discipline and helping him become a better father when he has finally had enough of his ex-wife and is facing a custody dispute.

Julie & Julia

In this 2009 biographical film, Amy Adams plays Julie Powell, a young professional in New York City who launches a blog with the goal of preparing all 524 of the recipes from cookbook author and role model Julia Child in 365 days. Julie Powell’s memoir, Julie & Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously, served as the inspiration for the film. Julie, who was given an ADHD diagnosis, finds it difficult to manage everything in her life, from her boring work that she finds difficult to complete to her blog, which she used to be an obsession.

Percy Jackson

The protagonist of the science fiction Percy Jackson series, Percy Jackson, has been diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD. Greek mythology serves as the inspiration for the story, and Percy’s dyslexia enables him to read Ancient Greek while his ADHD helps him overcome the obstacles he encounters.

How to Train Your Dragon

Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon feels different from the people who live in his town, and they can tell. His dad says, “He doesn’t pay attention.” His focus is short like a sparrow’s… When I take him fishing, he looks for trolls!” Hiccup spends years trying to fit in with his neurotypical family and neighbors. Eventually, he accepts how different he is and uses those differences to save his family and friends.

Teen Wolf

Teen Wolf is a TV show about a high school student who turns into a werewolf and watches out for mysterious threats in his town. Through the whole series, Stiles, the main character’s best friend, says that he has ADHD and takes medicine for it. Many of his problems with being hyperactive and not paying attention are typical of ADHD. He also says that he has anxiety and panic attacks. About half of people with ADHD also have worry. It is appreciable how the authors included this less well-known but common symptom of the illness. In the first season, Stiles’ guide and teacher said something that felt awfully the same. They said, all right, Stiles. Great kid. No ability to concentrate. Very smart. Don’t use his skills for anything.

Degrassi: The Next Generation

Spinner is one of the main characters on the Canadian teen television show Degrassi: The Next Generation who has been there the longest. In the 10 seasons he’s in, Spinner goes through a lot of changes and problems. His name, Spinner, comes from the fact that he is very active. He has ADHD and has problems with it throughout the series. Jimmy, Spinner’s best friend, tries to get him to share his Ritalin at the end of season one so that he can do better in the basketball game, but it doesn’t work out. Because of the bad reputation of ADHD drugs, this show talks about two important topics: how much Spinner’s drugs changed his life, and how they have the opposite effect on people who don’t have ADHD.

The above-mentioned movies and shows portray individuals with ADHD. These shows and movies will surely add to your knowledge about ADHD, the life experiences of individuals with ADHD, their struggles, their relationships as well as how they impact their surroundings and vice versa. Do watch them and share your reviews below in the comments sections! If you know of any other movies, series, or dramas on ADHD, feel free to share!