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9 Moving Films Exploring Addiction Recovery and Redemption

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  1. 1A Street Cat Named Bob posterA Street Cat Named BobMovie · 2016 · 103m · Family, DramaHomeless and battling addiction, busker James Bowen's life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a ginger cat.Stream onfuboTVKanopyDarkroomIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.9
  2. 2Nobody's Fool posterNobody's FoolMovie · 2018 · 110m · Comedy, RomanceHaving spent five years in prison, rebellious Tanya relies on her organized sister Danica to help her start over. Tanya grows wary and worried when Danica reveals she's in a long-distance relationship with a man she's only met online. As the sisters' very different worlds clash, Tanya begins to suspect that Danica's seemingly perfect life hides a secret.Stream onKanopyYouTube FreeAmazon VideoIMDb 5.0TMDB 6.1
  3. 3Captive posterCaptiveMovie · 2015 · 97m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerThis is the dramatic true story of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols, which captivated the country. When Brian takes Ashley hostage in her apartment, she finds guidance in Rick Warren's book, *The Purpose Driven Life*. Reading from the book, Ashley discovers a renewed sense of purpose and helps Brian find a path toward a peaceful resolution to a terrifying ordeal.Stream onHooplaThe Roku ChannelYouTube FreeIMDb 5.4TMDB 5.7
  4. 4Oslo, August 31st posterOslo, August 31stMovie · 2011 · 90m · DramaA recovering drug addict gets a day off from rehab and returns to Oslo. He reunites with old friends, confronts his history, and grapples with an uncertain future. Throughout the day, a series of interactions reveal his desire for belonging and his profound isolation.Stream onStrand Releasing Amazon ChannelAmazon VideoFandango At HomeIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5
  5. 5Savage Salvation posterSavage SalvationMovie · 2022 · 101m · ThrillerNewly engaged Shelby and Ruby are seeking a new beginning after battling addiction. Their hopes are shattered when Shelby finds Ruby dead outside their home, prompting him to seek revenge on the dealers he blames. Driven by adrenaline and a nail gun, Shelby unleashes violence on the town's criminal network, targeting crime boss Coyote. Sheriff Church must stop Shelby’s violent pursuit of justice before it escalates into widespread bloodshed.Stream onHooplaKanopyAmazon VideoIMDb 4.8TMDB 6.2
  6. 6Repeaters posterRepeatersMovie · 2011 · 89m · Drama, Action, CrimeThree twenty-somethings are trapped in a perplexing time loop, forced to relive the same terrifying day repeatedly. This gritty, mind-bending thriller follows their desperate struggle to escape the impossible labyrinth of time.Stream onAmazon VideoYouTubeGoogle Play MoviesIMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8
  7. 7Resolution posterResolutionMovie · 2013 · 93m · Horror, Thriller, MysteryA man locks up his former junkie friend in a remote cabin in San Diego, intending to force him into a week of sobriety. However, strange occurrences suggest the events of that week are being inexplicably altered.Stream onPhiloARROWAMC+ Amazon ChannelIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
  8. 8Clean posterCleanMovie · 2004 · 111m · DramaFollowing a prison sentence that results in the loss of her son's custody, a woman fights to adjust to life after incarceration. Her primary challenge is maintaining sobriety while striving to prove herself worthy of regaining her child.Stream onCriterion ChannelCinefest Amazon ChannelIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4
  9. 9Trainspotting posterTrainspottingMovie · 1996 · 94m · Drama, CrimeMark Renton, an addict trying to build a normal life, struggles with his friends: Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud, and Tommy. His life becomes more complicated when he becomes involved with Diane, a minor who is drawn into their chaotic world. After moving to London to start over, Mark finds he can't escape his past. Begbie finds him, and Sick Boy follows. The film looks at addiction, loyalty, and change, showing the difficult realities of substance abuse and how it affects relationships and futures.Stream onAmazon VideoPlexFandango At HomeIMDb 8.1TMDB 8.0