17 NC-17 Films About Dysfunctional Families
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A Lustful MindMovie · 1986 · 83mAlessio, a young man from a wealthy family, has been unable to speak since his mother's death two years prior. His father, who has remarried, sends him to live with his sister-in-law in the countryside for recovery. During his stay, Alessio experiences erotic fantasies involving his stepmother, his aunt, and a young art restorer working on the estate – all women his father is having an affair with.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.6 - 2
Jailbait BabysitterMovie · 1977 · 74mSeventeen-year-old Vicki is labeled "jailbait" by her older friends. Her boyfriend, Robert, is disappointed that Vicki isn't interested in a more adventurous relationship, but he's patient. Following a chaotic party, Vicki finds refuge with Lorraine, who offers her a place to stay. As Lorraine imparts lessons in social grace, Robert questions what happened to Vicki. Meanwhile, Vicki begins to uncover the details of Lorraine's work as an "executive liaison."IMDb 3.8TMDB 2.2 - 3
Confessions of a Young American HousewifeMovie · 1974 · 73mA woman in her mid-30s, outwardly conventional, visits her daughter and unexpectedly finds herself drawn into her daughter's world of open relationships.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.8 - 4
ButterflyMovie · 1982 · 108m · Crime, DramaA man living alone in the desert has his quiet life disrupted when a young woman appears, claiming to be his daughter. This unexpected arrival sets off a difficult journey for him as he begins to become a father. As they try to understand their connection, a mutual attraction develops between them. The film follows the emotional changes as the man learns to accept his role as a father and confronts his growing feelings for his daughter.IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.8 - 5
Schoolgirls in ChainsMovie · 1973 · 86mTwo disturbed brothers, controlled by their mother's obsessive nature, kidnap young girls. They imprison the girls chained in their basement and subject them to cruel and degrading activities, frequently resulting in torture and death.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.8 - 6
The Dirty DollsMovie · 1973 · 73mJohnny, a psychopath, assembles a gang of teenage girls to carry out his criminal plans. Their operations proceed smoothly until a diamond heist takes an unexpected turn when the girls are compelled to take two hostages back to their hideout with the stolen diamonds. Enraged, Johnny intends to kill the hostages to eliminate any witnesses. However, one of the girls, who is also Johnny’s sister, begins to question his methods.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.1 - 7
A Virgin in the FamilyMovie · 1975 · 91mThis film explores the conflict between societal expectations and hidden desires within a seemingly respectable family. A father, mother, and son are all caught in a web of secrets and moral failings. The only daughter, Anna, appears untouched. Her father repeatedly urges her to remain a virgin. However, upon discovering her father's affair, Anna embarks on a confusing and unsettling journey of self-discovery, marked by experimentation and risky encounters. Ultimately, she rejects a marriage arranged by her father to restore the family's reputation and flees with her friend's father, seeking a life of freedom.IMDb 4.1TMDB 2.8 - 8
LuluMovie · 1980 · 83m · DramaLulu's life takes a dangerous turn when she becomes the muse of a young painter. A seductive game escalates, leading to tragedy when her husband dies of a heart attack after discovering the affair. She marries the artist, but her life becomes increasingly complicated by a secret relationship with Dr. Schon. When Dr. Schon's son offers her a job, Lulu faces a difficult choice, ultimately resulting in a violent act that forces her to flee to London.
In London, struggling to survive, Lulu is driven to prostitution. Her desperate situation culminates in a shocking and tragic fate: she becomes a victim of Jack the Ripper. This film is a compelling and haunting story about the devastating consequences of desire and deceit, and the darker side of human nature.IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.1 - 9
GeminiMovie · 2005 · 85m · DramaMeme and Jeremias, younger siblings in a conventional upper-middle-class family, are secretly in love. Their mother, Lucia, maintains a strict facade of propriety, blind to the truth within her home. The arrival of their older brother and his fiancée for a wedding threatens to expose their secret. However, the potential fallout if Lucia discovers their relationship is even more devastating.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5 - 10
Love Actually... Sucks!Movie · 2012 · 83mThe film explores different kinds of failed love. It follows a brother and sister involved in a forbidden romance, a married painter who develops feelings for his young male model, a dance teacher obsessed with his older student, and a lesbian couple complicated by paranoia and a difficult love triangle.IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.5 - 11
Grand JeteMovie · 2022 · 105mNadja, a dance teacher and mother, left her son Mario with her mother as a child. She has now returned to his life, wanting a closeness that blurs boundaries. This film explores complex family connections.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.9 - 12
Family SagaMovie · 2006 · 75mA couple engages in abusive behavior, intimidating and frightening each other and their children.IMDb 4.1TMDB 4.8 - 13
The Hotel New HampshireMovie · 1984 · 110m · Comedy, DramaOver several decades, this story follows an unusual family as they manage hotels in beautiful New England and Vienna. Starting in the 1950s, it centers on a man and his warm, quirky family entering the hotel business. They face unexpected events and challenges while adapting to changes in the industry and their own lives, profoundly affecting their family relationships. It's a story about strength, personal development, and the lasting importance of family, all set against beautiful scenery and a backdrop of history.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.6 - 14
DressageMovie · 1986 · 98mAt a gathering of libertines, the Baron Plessis de Regard and the alluring Nathalie independently devise schemes to use sex as a weapon against their enemies. The Baron aims to destroy the political career of Colonel Montvilliers by compromising him with a woman and making his indiscretions public. Nathalie seeks revenge on her father, Charles Leroy-Merville, by corrupting his young daughter Sophie. She plans to do this by becoming the girl's summer tutor.IMDb 5.0TMDB 4.6 - 15
The Sweet Charm of SinMovie · 1987 · 104mWidowed Arianna (Alexandra Delli Colli) marries businessman Aurelio (Vito Fornari), bringing her children, Carlotta (Claudia Cavalcanti) and Gustavo (Alfredo Galloto), into the new family. Carlotta develops a relationship with Henry but is drawn to her stepfather and initiates an affair. Meanwhile, Gustavo explores a romantic relationship with Mario. Arianna then takes it upon herself to introduce her son to sexual intimacy, while Mario does the same to Gustavo in front of him. Two young blackmailers, Mario and Enrico, exploit the unfolding situation.IMDb 4.3TMDB 3.5 - 16
From Ear to EarMovie · 1970 · 81mLucille, paralyzed and dependent, becomes the target of her sister and cousins, Josine and Elisa. During a reckless game, the three girls unintentionally kill Elisa's lover. They then try to make Lucille take responsibility for the murder, and in doing so, uncover a disturbing truth about the cause of Lucille’s condition.IMDb 5.0TMDB 3.0 - 17
Abnormal FamilyMovie · 1984 · 63mThe film explores a woman's dynamic with her husband's family, focusing on his younger brother and father-in-law. Meanwhile, her husband is secretly involved in an affair with a dominatrix and becomes increasingly fixated on S&M activities.IMDb 5.4TMDB 4.6
