This is perhaps the most surprising film on the list given the outpouring of praise that followed the release of Wonder. The praise mostly came from teachers and parents of disabled children who felt that the movie had a good message — one of acceptance and embracing those who are different from us. However, as a disabled adult, I interpreted the film a bit differently.
Like nearly every film on this list (both the ableist and the anti-ableist ones), Wonder includes "cripping up," which is a term used to describe the practice of non-disabled actors playing disabled characters. Auggie, the main character, is played by Jacob Tremblay. The book's author, R. J. Palacio, defended the decision by saying that when they auditioned someone with a craniofacial disorder for the main role, they couldn't understand him. As someone with a speech disorder, I would have liked to see a more accurate depiction of the disorder because speech disorders are stigmatized.
Another problem with the film is that it uses Auggie, the disabled protagonist, as a teaching experience for his non-disabled peers. The story should focus more on Auggie and his growth rather than how his presence impacts those around him.