8 movies you should watch if you're a family caregiver

It's true that reality surpasses fiction, but movies often draw inspiration from real-life situations and leave us with enriching messages that are very useful for dealing with difficult situations in our daily lives.

This time, Theramart will recommend 8 movies that you can't miss if you are a caregiver for a family member .

In addition to making you feel identified, they will leave you with valuable lessons that you can take into your life, and why not, share them with the person you care for.

Why is cinema so important if you are a caregiver?

Cinema is a magical experience that allows us to step outside ourselves and travel with our imaginations. It's also a great therapy for relaxing and disconnecting from everyday life for a few minutes.

For all this and much more, don't miss this list we've put together especially for you.

1. UNTOUCHABLE FRIENDS (2011)

Of French origin, this dramatic comedy tells the story of the bond of friendship that forms between a suburban caretaker and a millionaire quadriplegic with a very bad temper , who despite his social status and the constant care of his servants in his exclusive mansion, has never in his life had fun or allowed himself to relax.

The truth is that her caregiver changes her reality, leaving many highly qualified candidates out for the therapeutic assistant position . And while at first it seems like an impossible dream given their cultural and social differences, a strong and indestructible friendship is forged. Here's the trailer .

2. THE PRINCIPLES OF CARE (2017)

Another dramatic comedy full of reflections and epic moments. It's about a teenager with muscular dystrophy who needs to stop being pushed around by his mother and discover the world.

Fortunately, a caregiver comes into his life who's willing to turn his world upside down and convinces him to take a road trip to an attraction he'd dreamed of seeing. The best part of the film happens during the trip they both take and all the obstacles they face. Here's the trailer.

3. NEBRASKA (2013)

A man with dementia is obsessed with taking a long trip to Lincoln, Nebraska, to claim a multimillion-dollar prize. As a result, he repeatedly escapes from the nursing home where he is being held.

His son decides to do something for his father and the two embark on a long road trip along the highways of the United States , where the shadow of Alzheimer's has wreaked havoc on their relationship, but some notes of what he used to be still remain.

Father and son reunite, as his son decides to accompany him to fulfill his impossible millionaire fantasy. The film teaches us about love and bonds , and how important it is to love our elders, even in turbulent times. Here's the trailer.

4. ALL ROADS LEAD HOME (2002)

A techie, city kid travels to a small mountain town in China to spend a vacation with his elderly, mute grandmother , who lives in a rural area where the entertainment the kid is used to is still an impossible idea.

It is a shocking dramatic comedy, where the new and old cultures intertwine, and where the whims of the spoiled little darling collide with the reality of a centenarian grandmother living in a cashless economy .

In this film , we learn about the universal language of love and all the lessons this wise, nonjudgmental grandmother teaches this city boy who slowly grows soft. Here's the trailer.

5. SON OF THE BRIDE (2001)

Rafael dedicates 24 hours a day to his job at a restaurant. Due to his divorce and his obligations, he sees his daughter very little, and even less of his mother, who is in a nursing home due to Alzheimer's.

His mother's caregiver is her father, who wants to fulfill his wife's long-held dream of marrying her in church . The film revolves around this situation, which brings the family together and brings up old issues to resolve. Rafael must rethink his life as a father, as a partner, and as a son. Here's the trailer.

6. THE SECRET LIFE OF WORDS (2005)

A lonely, hearing-impaired nurse opens her heart to a patient who survived an oil well explosion and was temporarily left blind.

The young woman cares for him on a desolate offshore base, and he becomes her only connection to the real world. She, hearing impaired, and he, visually impaired, attempt to connect emotionally during this film that deeply engages the senses. Here's the trailer .

Would you like some tips for spending quality time with your senior? Here's a complete guide.

7. THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (2014)

This film tells the story of the famous physicist Stephen Hawking, when in his youth he falls in love with his future wife, at the same time that he is diagnosed with ALS , a brain and muscle disease that prevents him from controlling the movement of his muscles.

Despite the terrible condition that will plague him for the rest of his life, Stephen continues to make scientific discoveries that will change history forever. Here's the trailer.

8. THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON (2019)

This film is a dramatic comedy, but with a very interesting touch of adventure. Zak is a young man with Down syndrome and no family, who runs away from his nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a professional wrestler.

A series of unexpected circumstances lead him to meet Tyler, a hustler and bandit who's also on the run after a petty crime , and as life goes, he becomes Tyler's coach, friend, and caregiver. Here's the trailer.

Distracting yourself with these movies will be very good for your health.

We hope you enjoy these recommendations and that you can enjoy these 8 incredible, award-winning and critically acclaimed films .

And of course, you can let us know in the comments which one you liked best and if you have any other recommendations . Good luck! And enjoy the movies.