Rain Man

In this 1988 film directed by Barry Levinson, a self-centered young man, played by Tom Cruise, discovers that his estranged brother, portrayed by Dustin Hoffman, is an autistic savant with extraordinary mathematical abilities. The story follows their cross-country journey, which becomes a transformative experience for both brothers. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Hoffman’s performance. Notably, it brought significant attention to autism and savant syndrome. For those interested, the movie can be viewed on Soap2day for free.