8 Best Movies About Bipolar Disorder You Need to Watch

Where to Watch: HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Plex

Pat Solitano returns home after spending time in a mental health facility. He has bipolar disorder and tries to rebuild his life step by step. Pat wants to reconnect with his wife and keep a positive mindset every day. He later meets Tiffany, a young widow with emotional struggles of her own. Together, they prepare for a local dance competition. The movie stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, showing their daily routines, conversations, and growing bond.

Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand

This movie tells three connected stories about women living in different times. One story follows writer Virginia Woolf, played by Nicole Kidman, as she works on her novel. Another focuses on a housewife in the 1950s feeling trapped in daily life. The last story follows a woman living in modern New York. Their lives are linked by the book "Mrs. Dalloway" and shared emotional struggles.

Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home

"Of Two Minds" is a documentary that focuses on real people living with bipolar disorder. The film follows their daily routines, work life, and family relationships. Viewers hear honest interviews about love, stress, and personal goals. The movie also shows how treatment and support affect their lives. Instead of actors, real individuals share their stories, making the documentary feel direct, open, and deeply personal.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel

Lyle Jensen is a teenager sent to a special group therapy program after a violent incident at school. Inside the program, he meets other teens with emotional and behavioral problems. Lyle forms friendships, faces arguments, and joins intense group sessions. The movie follows his time in the program, showing daily rules, therapy talks, and conflicts as the teens struggle to understand themselves and one another.

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This TV movie is based on the true story of a famous sports broadcaster living with bipolar disorder. It shows his rise in the sports media world and his strong public image. Behind the scenes, the film follows his mood changes, family relationships, and work pressure. Viewers see how he balances career success with personal struggles while trying to stay focused and continue doing his job.

Where to Watch: The Roku Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home

Cameron Stuart is a father living with bipolar disorder who wants to prove he can care for his family. When his wife leaves to study in another city, Cameron stays home with their two daughters. The movie follows school mornings, meals, and playful moments. At the same time, Cameron faces mood changes and daily challenges, showing both happy and difficult parts of family life.

Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand

Michael Clayton works as a professional problem solver at a powerful law firm. His job is to fix sensitive situations for important clients. When his colleague Arthur suffers a mental breakdown, Michael becomes deeply involved in a risky legal case. The movie follows his daily work, personal doubts, and growing tension. George Clooney stars as Michael in this serious and suspenseful legal drama.

Where to Watch: The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home

Carla and Marco meet while staying at a mental health hospital. Both are poets and both live with bipolar disorder. They quickly connect through writing, music, and deep conversations. After leaving the hospital, they continue their relationship outside and face real-life responsibilities together. The movie stars Katie Holmes and Luke Kirby and follows their emotional bond, creativity, and everyday struggles as a couple.