1988
Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman
Director: Barry Levinson
A fast-talking car dealer discovers his estranged brother is an autistic savant with a brilliant mind for numbers. As the two embark on a cross-country journey, they form an unlikely bond. This poignant film swept the Academy Awards, winning Best Picture, Director, and Actor, while raising awareness about autism in an era where it was seldom depicted in mainstream media.
