Movies like The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

This film tells the real-life story of Ron Kovic, a Vietnam War veteran who becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for. Its exploration of physical and emotional trauma's aftermath shares a poignant similarity with The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

This biographical film about Stephen Hawking, like The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, delves into the challenges of living with a debilitating condition, as well as the unyielding human spirit and its capacity for love and intellectual achievement despite physical limitations.

In Amour, an elderly couple's bond is tested after the wife suffers a stroke, leading to a dramatic exploration of love, aging, and disability, resonating with themes similar to The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.