Movies Similar to Life with Dignity

Unfractured(2017)

Chanda Chevannes follows scientist Dr. Sandra Steingraber as she makes speeches against fracking and gets arrested protesting “the industrialization of the Finger Lakes.”

Requiem for Eternity(2011)

In August 2007, after some medical studies, I was diagnosed with bone cancer. This movie is based on my memories of those days.

The Real Superheroes

Bianca Ilich's life changed forever when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With her camera in hand, she courageously documented her journey as she faced the physical, emotional and psychological challenges of her treatment. This incredibly personal story is then expanded and enriched through the stories of two more women, Rosica and Slava, who bravely confront the same struggles in Amsterdam and Sofia, Bulgaria. Through these stories, an intimate and powerful mosaic of the effects of cancer on one's health and social life is revealed.

Man in the Camo Jacket(2017)

Iconic Welsh rock musician Mike Peters' rise to fame, battle with cancer and inspiring return, featuring one-of-a-kind performances from other legendary musicians.

Mountain Girl(2024)

An 80-year-old former fashion model and cult film actress reflects on her life after surviving cancer and COVID.

Bringing Out A Smile(2022)

The daily life of the volunteers of the Compañeros de Batalla foundation, dedicated to providing support and hope to the children fighting cancer at the Pediatric Specialties Hospital in Maracaibo.

Můj nový život(2019)

Born For This: The Tia Bee Stokes Story(2024)

"Born For This" chronicles the inspiring journey of Tia Bee Stokes, a mother of five who, while battling cancer, danced for 15 minutes every day, turning her fight into a powerful testament of resilience and hope.

Got the Juice

Diagnosed with cancer, Harold Leffall rejects conventional treatment and turns to juicing to save his life. Got The Juice captures his powerful journey of self-healing, challenging medical norms and proving the body's power to recover.

HERO(2021)

Hero was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 22. After losing faith in himself, and getting ready to give up, he found support in a place he felt safe - The Furry Fandom. Now, Hero is getting his first fursuit. This is his story.

Don't Tell Her It's Me(1990)

Gus is a fat cartoonist that recently won a battle against cancer, which explains his baldness. But he is also lonely. Therefore, his caring sister tries to set him up with suitable woman. But to do so, she must turn him into an irresistible man. When he falls in love with Emily, Gus takes the identity of a mysterious biker from New Zealand.

BAD SURVIVOR(2025)

After being "broken up with" by her oncologists, a sarcastic young cancer patient — or should I say survivor — struggles to adjust to life at home with her multicultural family during her first day in remission. www.badsurvivor.com

Hank Green: Pissing Out Cancer(2024)

Hank Green reflects on the good, the bad, and the weird parts of having cancer.

Wiener-Dog(2016)

A dachshund passes from oddball owner to oddball owner, whose radically dysfunctional lives are all impacted by the pooch.

Ben Tuval: Most Likely to Get Sick (or Hurt in a Freak Accident)(2025)

A compilation of stand-up from the past year, recorded in New York. It’s about love, death, dogs, and health insurance — so basically it’s comedy.

80 for Brady(2023)

Four lifelong friends set out on an unforgettable journey to see their hero Tom Brady play in Super Bowl LI and witness one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, discovering that it's never too late to live life to the fullest. Inspired by a true story.

Amazing Ape(2017)

An adventurous young boy, Albert, is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only a matter of weeks to live. While undergoing aggressive medical treatments Albert befriends a laboratory chimp, Simon, at the company his mother works for. Through this newfound friendship with the gifted chimp, Albert finds new hope and courage, and a strength that leads him to undertake one final great adventure. With the help of his brokenhearted mother, Albert breaks Simon out of the laboratory and embarks upon a journey that teaches Albert and all those around him a valuable lesson about compassion for all living creatures, and the powerful healing effects that this can have on our lives.

Noble Intentions(2023)

A teenage boy reluctantly turns to the streets to earn $6,000 a month for his mother's cancer medicine and quickly discovers that street money does not come easy. When an old family friend makes him a syndicate boss, jealousy and greed immediately turn his friends against him. With pressure mounting from all sides, he must choose between saving his mother’s life and saving his own.

Avec Florent Pagny, tout le monde ELA(2023)

Tribute concert dedicated to Florent Pagny, recent cancer survivor, celebrated with various French singers.

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