34 Films About Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery
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FilthMovie · 2013 · 97m · Crime, Drama, ComedyA deeply flawed police officer, battling drug addiction and borderline personality disorder, uses manipulation and hallucinations to try to advance his career. He is also prejudiced and consumed by bigotry.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 2
GuiltyMovie · 2020 · 119m · Thriller, DramaA young woman from a rural community publicly accuses the popular college student of sexual assault.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.7 - 3
Blood on the WallMovie · 2020 · 93mThis film examines the impact of U.S. policies on Mexico, depicting the challenges posed by migrant caravans, drug traffickers, and systemic corruption that have significantly shaped the country.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.3 - 4
Operation OdessaMovie · 2018 · 92m · DocumentaryThis is the unbelievable true story of an unlikely alliance. In the early 1990s, a Russian mobster, a wealthy Miami socialite, and a Cuban intelligence officer joined forces to sell a Soviet submarine to the notorious Cali Cartel.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.2 - 5
Take Your PillsMovie · 2018 · 87m · DocumentaryIn today's demanding society, substances like Adderall promise those striving for peak performance – students, athletes, programmers, and more – the ability to achieve more, quicker, and with greater effectiveness. But the true price of that enhanced ability remains hidden.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 6
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in PsychedelicsMovie · 2020 · 85m · Documentary, ComedyThis comedic documentary features celebrities sharing their most surreal experiences with psychedelics, brought to life through animation, reenactments, and other creative methods.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 7
White Boy RickMovie · 2018 · 111m · Crime, DramaThis is the story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who worked as an undercover informant for the police in the 1980s. He was later arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 8
Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug LordMovie · 2021 · 96m · Documentary, CrimeThis is the true story of Max S., detailing his rise to power in the world of online drug distribution, the events that inspired the television series "How to Sell Drugs Online."IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5 - 9
6 BalloonsMovie · 2018 · 75m · DramaOne night, a woman drives across Los Angeles with her heroin-addicted brother and his two-year-old daughter, looking for a detox center.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 10
Mac & Devin Go to High SchoolMovie · 2012 · 75m · ComedyThis comedy centers on two high school seniors: one is a driven student wrestling with his valedictorian speech, and the other is a senior completing his fifteenth year of schooling.IMDb 4.4TMDB 6.5 - 11
BlowMovie · 2001 · 124m · Crime, DramaGrowing up in the 1950s, George Jung witnesses his family's financial struggles as his mother criticizes her husband's attempts to provide. Eventually, they face bankruptcy, fueling George's determination to avoid the same fate. In the 1960s, his friend Tuna proposes they start a marijuana smuggling operation. George becomes successful in California, but imprisonment exposes him to the lucrative world of cocaine. Upon release, he leverages this knowledge to build a fortune importing cocaine into America, but soon faces severe consequences.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 12
ReincarnatedMovie · 2012 · 98m · Music, DocumentarySnoop Dogg, now known as Snoop Lion, draws heavily on his time in Jamaica for his new reggae album, *Reincarnated*. VICE documents Snoop's journey to the island as he records the album with collaborators Diplo, Ariel Reichtshaid, and Dre Skull of Major Lazer. The documentary explores Snoop's creative rebirth and the inspiration behind this new musical direction, as he moves beyond his rap career.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 13
Cocaine CowboysMovie · 2006 · 118m · DocumentaryDuring the 1980s, powerful Colombian drug lords brought a new level of violence to Miami, reminiscent of Chicago during Prohibition, and transformed the city. "Cocaine Cowboys" recounts the true story of Miami's rise to become the nation's center for drug trafficking, murder, and money, as revealed by those directly involved.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 14
Grass Is GreenerMovie · 2019 · 97m · DocumentaryFab 5 Freddy's first film examines America's complicated relationship with marijuana, focusing on its history intertwined with racial issues. The documentary combines interviews with well-known people and experts to show how marijuana has greatly influenced music and popular culture. It also explores the negative impacts of criminalizing marijuana on minority communities, especially Black and Latinx people. As more states legalize cannabis, the film highlights the ongoing inequalities within this expanding industry.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 15
The Holly Kane ExperimentMovie · 2017 · 103mA psychologist consumed by her work tries to reshape her own thoughts, but as her behavior shifts in unexpected ways, she worries her self-experiment is spiraling out of her control.IMDb 4.3TMDB 5.0 - 16
I'm Not ThereMovie · 2007 · 135m · Drama, MusicThe film features six actors, each embodying a different version of music icon Bob Dylan throughout his life. Through scenes spanning his career, the movie chronicles Dylan's journey from an unknown folk singer to a global phenomenon, highlighting his consistent reinvention as an artist.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 17
Mercury PlainsMovie · 2016 · 102m · Action, Adventure, DramaHaunted by his past, a man flees to Mexico and finds himself drawn into a world of teenage rebels battling drug cartels. He earns the trust of the young fighters, but begins to doubt the true reasons behind their struggle.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.7 - 18
SicarioMovie · 2015 · 122m · Action, Crime, ThrillerA young, idealistic FBI agent joins a government task force working to combat the growing drug conflict along the U.S.-Mexico border.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 19
The Chosen OnesMovie · 2015 · 105m · DramaFourteen-year-old Sofia is deeply in love with Ulises, but their connection leads her into a prostitution ring in Mexico. To help her escape, Ulises must find someone to take her place. Based on the novel by Jorge Volpi, the story unfolds within the world of teenage prostitution.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 20
Beautiful BoyMovie · 2018 · 119m · DramaWhen David Sheff's marriage ends, he faces a difficult journey supporting his teenage son. The son's struggles escalate as he moves from occasional drug use to a severe methamphetamine addiction.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 21
The Three Deaths of Marisela EscobedoMovie · 2020 · 109m · Documentary, CrimeFollowing her daughter's death at the hands of her boyfriend, Marisela Escobedo launched a campaign for justice. Her fight extended not only to the man who killed her daughter, but also to expose the corruption within the Mexican legal system.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.8 - 22
The Legend of Cocaine IslandMovie · 2018 · 83mRodney, an optimistic American, sees the best in everything. However, when the recession devastates his Central Florida construction business, his family is overwhelmed by debt. While camping, Rodney overhears an old hippie tell a story about an island, a map, and $2 million in buried treasure. Rodney becomes determined to find it. There's just one problem: he needs a shovel. And the treasure is actually $2 million worth of cocaine.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 23
Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & ConspiracyMovie · 2021 · 89m · DocumentaryDuring a time of economic hardship in the 1980s, an inexpensive and potent drug appears, sparking widespread moral outrage and racial prejudice. This film examines the complicated story of crack cocaine's rise to prominence.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 24
Heroin(e)Movie · 2017 · 39m · Documentary, CrimeThis documentary profiles three women in West Virginia – a fire chief, a judge, and a street missionary – who are working to combat the state's severe opioid crisis.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 25
Enter the VoidMovie · 2010 · 161m · Fantasy, DramaA young American drug dealer and addict named Oscar lives in Tokyo with his prostitute sister, Linda. The film follows Oscar's spirit as it journeys through life after death. He relives memories of his parents before they died, witnesses his own autopsy in the present, and observes his sister from beyond the grave in the future. This is all experienced from Oscar’s perspective.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 26
CandyMovie · 2006 · 116m · Drama, RomanceA poet falls for an art student drawn to his unconventional life and his heroin use. They become deeply connected, both to each other and to the drug. Their relationship is marked by cycles of being high, self-destructive behavior, and deep unhappiness.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 27
AdolescenceMovie · 2018 · 99mA teenager escaping a difficult home life finds himself falling for a carefree runaway. This new relationship pulls him into a dangerous world of drugs and addiction, putting his future at serious risk.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.8 - 28
Spring BreakersMovie · 2013 · 94m · Drama, CrimeFour college students decide to rob a restaurant to pay for their spring break trip to Florida. Their actions lead them to become involved with an eccentric man who has his own criminal plans.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.3 - 29
What the HealthMovie · 2017 · 97m · DocumentaryFilmmaker Kip Andersen explores a method for preventing and reversing chronic illnesses, and examines why major health organizations appear to suppress this information.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 30
Perfect SistersMovie · 2014 · 100m · Thriller, Drama, CrimeTwo sisters, burdened by their mother's alcoholism and history of abusive relationships, conspire to kill her.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.8 - 31
The OutsiderMovie · 2018 · 120m · Crime, Drama, MysteryAfter serving time, a former American G.I. finds himself drawn into the world of a powerful yakuza family in post-war Osaka. He joins their ranks, navigating a dangerous new life.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 32
Weed the PeopleMovie · 2018 · 98mThis film explores the emotional journeys of families who use marijuana to help their children battling cancer, documenting stories of both hope and hardship, and showcasing instances of remarkable improvement.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 33
CollectiveMovie · 2019 · 109m · DocumentaryFollowing a devastating fire at a Romanian nightclub, burn victims start dying in hospitals from injuries that weren't initially fatal. Investigative journalists launch an inquiry, uncovering widespread corruption within the healthcare system and government institutions. *Collective* follows the journalists, whistleblowers, and those in power. It’s a raw and unflinching look at a broken system, revealing corruption, propaganda, and manipulation that now impact societies globally.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.5 - 34
The King of Staten IslandMovie · 2020 · 137m · Comedy, DramaSince his father, a firefighter, died when he was seven, Scott has struggled to grow up. Now in his mid-20s, his dream of becoming a tattoo artist feels impossible. As his ambitious sister leaves for college, Scott lives with his overworked mother and spends his time with his friends – Oscar, Igor, and Richie – and secretly sees his childhood friend Kelsey. But when his mother starts dating a boisterous firefighter named Ray, Scott is forced to confront his past and begin to consider a different path.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
