Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Black Balloon List

• Rain Man - Explores the relationship between a brother and his autistic sibling.
• Atypical - Focuses on the challenges faced by a family with an autistic member.
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Centers on a boy with autism navigating through life and personal relationships.
• Little Miss Sunshine - A dysfunctional family embarks on a road trip, highlighting personal struggles and relationships.
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Explores themes of mental health and the bonds of friendship and family.
• What’s Eating Gilbert Grape - Focuses on the responsibilities of a family member caring for someone with special needs.
• The Other Sister - A romantic comedy about the challenges faced by a young woman with intellectual disabilities.
• About a Boy - A story about an unlikely friendship between a boy and an emotionally unavailable man.
• The Kings of Summer - A coming-of-age story about friendship and family dynamics.
• The Spectacular Now - Delves into young adulthood, friendships, and family challenges.
• Room - Explores the deep bond between a mother and her son in a challenging environment.
• The Fault in Our Stars - A poignant look at young love amidst life-altering challenges.
• We Need to Talk About Kevin - Examines complex family dynamics and the trials of parenting a troubled child.
• Forrest Gump - Follows a man's extraordinary life journey, emphasizing family and friendship.
• The Good Doctor - A medical drama focusing on a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome.
• The Way Way Back - A coming-of-age story about personal growth during a summer vacation.
• Wonder - A heartwarming story about a boy with facial differences and the challenges he faces.
• Finding Dory - An animated film about finding family and overcoming obstacles.
• Bates Motel - Explores mental health issues within a family setting.
• My Name Is Earl - Addresses themes of redemption and the complexities of family life.
• The Family Stone - A holiday family drama about acceptance and personal challenges.
• Boyhood - Chronicles growing up and the experiences that shape a young person’s life.
• Parenthood - A series that depicts the ups and downs of family life.
• The Stand In - Explores personal relationships with a focus on individuality and family ties.
• Juno - A coming-of-age story that tackles unexpected challenges and family support.
• Moonlight - A powerful exploration of identity and relationships throughout different life stages.
• Crazy, Stupid, Love. - Focuses on relationships and family dynamics with humor and heart.
• The Good Place - Combines humor and emotional depth while exploring human relationships.
• Sex Education - Delves into teenage challenges, family dynamics, and personal growth.
• The Edge of Seventeen - Explores the struggles of adolescence and family relationships.
• This Is Us - A deep dive into family history, relationships, and emotional challenges.
• You’re the Worst - A dark romantic comedy that examines dysfunctional relationships.
• Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - Musical comedy-drama that explores mental health and relationships.
• The Goldbergs - A comedic take on family life during the '80s with heartfelt moments.
• Shameless - Focuses on a dysfunctional family and the challenges they face.
• Ben Is Back - Explores difficult family dynamics and the struggles of addiction.
• Everything is Fine - Demonstrates severe family tensions and personal struggles.
• Life as We Know It - About unexpected relationships formed through challenging life circumstances.
• Love, Simon - A coming-of-age story about self-discovery and acceptance within a family.
• The Upside - Focuses on friendship and personal growth arising from shared difficulties.
• Everything, Everything - A young adult film focusing on love amidst personal challenges and health issues.
• The Art of Getting By - A coming-of-age story dealing with friendship and self-acceptance.
• The Intouchables - An uplifting story about friendship between an able-bodied caregiver and a quadriplegic man.
• The Last Summer - Explores friendship and individual journeys during a crucial summer of life.
• The Fault in Our Stars - A poignant love story that explores friendship, love, and loss.