"Autism gave her a vision. She gave it a voice."

2010

1h 48m

7.8(522 votes)

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Overview

A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic American who has become one of the leading scientists in humane livestock handling.

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57 members

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Claire Danes

Temple Grandin

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David Strathairn

Professor Carlock

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Barry Tubb

Randy

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Melissa Farman

Alice

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Charles Baker

Billy

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Blair Bomar

Ellen

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Cherami Leigh

Marcia

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Tamara Jolaine

Nancy

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Julia Ormond

Eustacia

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David Born

Professor Shanklin

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Catherine O'Hara

Aunt Ann

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Chloë Evans

Dorothy

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Jordan Strassner

Science Student

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Michael D. Conway

Mr. Peters

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Xochitl Romero

Penelope

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Joe Nemmers

Mr. Neal

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Richard Dillard

Don Micheals

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David Blackwell

Small Store Clerk

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Toby Metcalf

Stacey

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Brady Coleman

Abbot Chief Exec.

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Silver Renee

Kid / Patient in Waiting Room

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Chad McMinn

Graduating Student

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Nicole Holt

Autism Symposium Attendee

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Jake Messinger

Pallbearer

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Cynthia Huerta

Joan

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Jessica Looney

Iris

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Cassandra L. Small

Autism Symposium Attendee

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Kurt Cole

Autism Symposium Attendee

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William Akey

Mr. Hodges

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Phil Harrington

Dr. Ladenham

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Megan Moser

Melanie

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Carl Savering

Mr. Goscowicz

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Allison Wood

Asylum Nurse

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Gabriel Luna

Student Wit

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Brian Bentley

Scott

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Clark Perry

Cody the Bully

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Brett Hill

Birthday Party Boy

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Max W. Jenkins

Birthday Party Guest

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Costume & Make-Up

D.J. Castillo

Science Student

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Chris Olson

Mr. Povey

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Robert Newell

Henry

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Cheryl Cave

Autism Symposium Attendee

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Kelli Bland

Science Student / Dorm girl

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David L. Dunn

Cowboy at auction

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Rick Espaillat

French Lecturer

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Mike Rembis

Professor of Letters

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Steve Uzzell

Psychologist

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David Houston

Car Dealer

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Earl Nottingham

Auction Bidder

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Rachel McDaniel

Autism Symposium Attendee

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Robin Lee Walper

Autism Symposium Host

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Patrick Bertucci

Autism Symposium Attendee

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Helen Ingham

Teacher

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Fred Bothwell

Airport Greeter

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Kelsey Buchanan

Birthday Party Friend

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Gerry Robert Byrne

John Richmond

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Michael Crabtree

Uncle Mike

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