13) Rain Man (1988)

The film Rain Man is an interesting film for psychology major students. It portrays the relationship between two brothers- Charlie Babbitt ( Tom Cruise) and Raymond Babbitt ( Dustin Hoffman) who is autistic and has savant syndrome. Directed by Barry Levinson, the brothers' relationship is examined, including how they come to understand and support one another. It also highlights the characteristics of autism, such as difficulties with social interactions and repetitive behaviors, as well as the extraordinary abilities that can sometimes accompany the condition.
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Edited by Zainab Shaikh