Out of My Mind

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Out of My Mind

2024

1h 42m

Drama

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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.

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Courtney Howard

Variety

Taylor’s performance is the pulse of the picture. Her nuanced expressions shatter hearts in painful moments, in addition to making them swell with pride during everyday triumphs.

Nov 28, 2024

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Sheri Linden

New York Times

The director, Amber Sealey, and the strong cast keep things grounded, though, honoring the serious undercurrents while having some fun.

Nov 21, 2024

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David Ehrlich

indieWire

A sweet, fun, and meaningfully empathetic Disney Plus movie about a 12-year-old girl with cerebral palsy.

Rated: B

Nov 18, 2024

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KT Mahe

For Your Reference Podcast

A coming of age film that centres the experiences of a young girl with cerebral palsy. There is a lot of care and compelling storytelling methods to convey Melody’s emotional journey.

Rated: 4.5/5

Dec 18, 2024

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Neely Swanson

Beverly Hills Courier

Although the storytelling is a bit pat at times, this is, after all, a Disney+ movie aiming for that “After School Special” crowd, it succeeds more than it stumbles. This is thanks to a delightful star, Phoebe-Rae Taylor.

Nov 30, 2024

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

Newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor impresses in this poignant coming-of-age drama.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 23, 2024

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Heather O

The most valuable movie of the year. You will not be able to pause it. It is impossible not to love it!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/25

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Sharang L

Impossible to dislike.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Anna M

Heartfelt and a joy to watch. Had me teary eyed several times. Just a feel good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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Teba L

I read this book when I was young and it touched more areas in my life than I can name. I recommended the book to someone and they never heard of it so I was surprised that they'd be a movie made about it, let alone an amazing movie. I cried and laughed and it just all felt so real and relatable and modern but not cringey and just makes your heart grow so full. Such an amazing production. I never write movie reviews as you can probably tell, this is my first and most likely my last but this was just so amazing. It is definitely my new long lasting favorite and I can't wait to forget a little about it to watch again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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Landon F

Why is Disney not promoting this movie enough. This movie is great and made me cry a whole lot. The message in this movie is powerful and better than any movie has ever said it. Melody steps up to the people that look at here weirdly and just puts a smile to your face. The actors are great and do such a good job. The girl who played melody was the best choice they made and they did a fantastic job. If you haven’t seen this movie, do it now.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Brian P

Amazingly heartbreaking and heartwarming throughout. Lead actress deserves an Oscar nod.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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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.

Director: Amber Sealey
Producer: Peter Saraf, Robert Kessel, Dan Angel, Michael B. Clark
Screenwriter: Daniel Stiepleman, Sharon M. Draper
Distributor: Disney+
Production Co: Big Beach, Participant Films, EveryWhere Studios
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 22, 2024
Runtime: 1h 42m

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