Out of My Mind
2024 • 107 min • Drama · Family
Synopsis
Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student's untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.
Our family guide
Best from age 8- 78 Audience · 86 · 100%
Melody, a bright sixth grader with cerebral palsy, navigates school life as a non-verbal student in a wheelchair. When she joins mainstream classes, her sharp mind shines, teaching everyone that inner voice matters most. This inspiring story celebrates overcoming assumptions and finding your own way to communicate.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some moments of frustration or sadness
- Brief scenes of bullying and social exclusion
What it models well
- Empathy and understanding
- Perseverance and determination
- Celebrating diversity and inclusion
- The power of communication
Talk about it after
- Different ways people communicate
- Challenging assumptions about others
- Supporting friends with disabilities
- Finding your voice and advocating for yourself
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Top billed cast
Director: Amber Sealey • Crew: Daniel Stiepleman
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- TMDB audience
- 7.8/10 (86)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt5012320
- Official site
- www.disneyplus.com
