Addiction Movies

Simon is an intelligent and privileged young man whose family expects him to become a Princeton graduate. Crying out for attention from his reserved...

A fallen professional wrestling superstar battles his past demons in a struggle to reclaim his life and the family that has given up on him.

An overdose intervention hotline operator fights to keep callers alive through a relentless overnight shift, racing to dispatch help when voices fall...

Convinced his life’s purpose is to find "Pinkus", a forgotten Wendy’s menu item once used to promote Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom...

A desperate woman kidnaps and enforces rehab on her violent brother in a last-ditch effort to save their lives.

A 47-year-old real estate salesman gets trapped in the insidious web of cocaine addiction.

Laney is an attractive, intelligent suburban wife and devoted mother of two adorable children. She has the perfect husband who plays basketball with...

A young girl wakes up imprisoned underground, with amnesia. She must escape, unravel the mystery behind her captivity, and confront her personal...

In 2009, Swansea drug agencies reported a 180 percent rise in heroin use, and it's visible on the city's streets. Early one morning we meet a young,...

Geri is a serious drug addict, using designer drugs intravenously. Between two flashes, he lives an active social life on the streets of Budapest, in...

In this high definition video essay, Kevin McCauley explores the arguments for and against this vital debate, reviewing the latest newuroscientific...

Three flatmates in Mexico City face uncertainties: Lucía who has a great job as an art director for TV commercials is abusing alcohol and...

In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, a titanic feat of physical...

A young man who loses his job is trapped in a small town that has fallen victim to economic ruin. He resorts to extreme measures to escape and start...

An alcoholic struggles to find meaning in his life, and reflects on the past in search of what he could have done differently.

At her mother's rambling behest, Josie enlists best friend and unofficial chauffeur Stanley, to search for clues after her sister, Andrea,...

Set to a vibrant landscape, 'April' follows the emotional up-and-down journey of a full-of-life high school girl, named April (played by Celine...

Leo Regan follows his friend, photographer Lanre Fehintola, as he tries to go cold turkey (detox) from heroin in his council flat and without...

Three best friends celebrate their university graduation with big dreams and bigger promises - but a year later, grief and growing apart force them...

In their third session together, a troubled sex addict seeks help from a therapist for his isolating, self-destructive vices.