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Jan 26, 2023 · Movies that detail addiction date as far back as D.W. Griffith's 1912 Coca-Cola-inspired flick "For His Son," a silent film about a doctor creating an addictive soft drink containing cocaine (via ...
While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness and redemption. Director Abel Ferrara Stars Harvey Keitel Brian McElroy Frank Acciarito. 7. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. 1998 1h 58m R.
8. Beautiful Boy. 2018 2h R. 7.4 (102K) Rate. 62 Metascore. Based on the best-selling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years. Director Felix van Groeningen Stars Steve Carell ...
Best Movies About Addiction and Alcoholism. Ray Milland in 'The Lost Weekend'. Paramount Pictures. 1. The Lost Weekend (1945) Billy Wilder 's classic film noir is a touchstone for addiction on ...
Nov 17, 2021 · 9. Rocketman (2019) Though billed as a “fantasy musical drama,” the heart of this biographical film is Elton John’s journey through addiction. It follows John’s early days as a musician struggling with addiction of several kinds, and opens with him walking into a rehab center as an adult.
Jul 10, 2024 · The raw portrayal of addiction and its impact on relationships makes The Basketball Diaries a compelling and eye-opening film about the challenges faced by those struggling with drug dependency. The Basketball Diaries. #42 of 59 on The Best Movies Based on Non-Fiction Books. #40 of 90 on The Best Movies Of 1995.
Oct 8, 2023 · 1 'The Panic in Needle Park' (1971) Image via 20th Century-Fox. An underrated classic of the 1970s, The Panic in Needle Park is effectively a romantic drama about two young people who are ...
Feb 8, 2024 · Thanks for your support! Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton, Odessa Young. Drama (1h 53m) 6.2 on IMDb — 27% on RT. Watch on Amazon. Directed by Peter Hedges. Starring Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance.
