Does someone have a meltdown?
Browse movies, tv shows, books and more where someone has a meltdown.
It can be hard to watch someone else having a meltdown on screen, especially for autistic people due to their own experiences.
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Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
89
No
16
3
Pantalones
Barbie and Ken both have their own version of an existential crisis and accompanying meltdown. Ken cries a lot and Barbie comforts him. Barbie collapses facedown and lays on the ground.
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
87
No
4
13
A young character screams at another, saying "i hate you," then storms off to her room, proceeding to scribble out family drawings containing said character being yelled at.
Movie • 2024 Report
Yes
53
No
12
12
There’s not really a meltdown it’s a panic attack
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
43
No
0
4
Sid
After Felix dies, the entire family has meltdowns at the breakfast table
Movie • 2019 Report
Yes
43
No
1
0
VampSquirrel
It’s implied to be a result of reactions to trauma and negative effects of drugs
Movie • 2024 Report
Yes
42
No
1
10
jordanowen
at the end of the film, owen starts suddenly shrieking which may be unsettling for viewers
Movie • 2022 Report
Yes
36
No
10
2
Beebug12
Main character slaps herself many times.
TV Show • 2024 Report
Yes
33
No
1
3
danc0118
Martha has several meltdowns and punches herself sometimes and is told to stop
donny also has a melt down in episode 6 talking about his experiences
donny also has a melt down in episode 6 talking about his experiences
Movie • 2019 Report
Yes
32
No
2
2
KaiserWilhelmII
Charlie in episode 7.
Alastor in episode 8
Angel in episode 4
Alastor in episode 8
Angel in episode 4
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
29
No
16
6
FoxSocks
Many characters panic, but there are no meltdowns in the autistic sense.
Movie • 2024 Report
Yes
28
No
0
0
kogodogo
multiple emotional meltdowns from characters that involve screaming and crying
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
27
No
0
4
Pantalones
Bella has a massive tantrum where she smashes plates and throws objects.
TV Show • 2023 Report
Yes
27
No
1
0
Pantalones
A woman who is hallucinating has a meltdown on stage. She screams and curses at things that aren't there and it ultimately ends with her throwing a microphone stand that hits another character in the head.
Movie • 2024 Report
Yes
24
No
1
3
Lots of emotional outbursts
Movie • 2024 Report
Yes
22
No
1
0
Anonymous
Multiple panic attacks/emotional meltdowns occur, but none are meltdowns in the sense of an autistic meltdown
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
21
No
1
2
skillwithaquill24
A man accidentally injures himself while kicking & screaming due to the anguish of being trapped and forced to survive though cannibalism.
Movie • 2024 Report
Yes
20
No
8
1
Man was killed as he started freaking out about everyone dying. Though he was killed, it was an act of self-defense because he would not be quiet even knowing the ramifications.
Movie • 2018 Report
Yes
19
No
1
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
18
No
1
0
Pantalones
Due to war and Godzilla PTSD, the main character has a meltdown where he can't tell if he is actually still alive or just the dreams of his dying self. He is left crying and panicking.
Movie • 2004 Report
Yes
18
No
4
0
Melody0660
Adam has mutiple panic/anxiety attacks
Movie • 2014 Report
Yes
18
No
0
1
ShartSimpson
The child screams and cries a lot. High pitched, ear-piercing screams.
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
17
No
4
3
Crow75
More panick attack than meltdowns that autistic people experience, if thats what the question refers to
Movie • 2022 Report
Yes
17
No
1
0
alexwrites
in various instances rose has meltdowns
TV Show • 2022 Report
Yes
17
No
6
TV Show • 2005 Report
Yes
17
No
1
TV Show • 2005 Report
Yes
17
No
7
Movie Report
Yes
16
No
8
1
drslugabed
In the height of the final act, Lee is driving Longleg's car to try to save Agent Carter's family and she starts screaming, mirroring an earlier scene where he does the same.
Movie • 2004 Report
Yes
16
No
2
1
GhostlyHeaven
Regina has a meltdown-breakdown sort of thing after she finds out that cady was giving her weight gaining protein bars.
TV Show • 2020 Report
Yes
16
No
0
0
tial
Homelander is constantly bordering the edge of a complete meltdown
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
16
No
3