Movies and TvShows featuring "cocaine-addict" theme.
The Knick is a drama TV show set in the gilded age of the 1900s. It follows the medical staff at the Knickerbocker Hospital in New York City, dealing with various challenges such as drug addiction, surgical advancements, social differences, and contagious diseases. The show explores themes of corruption, immigration, and the struggles of medical professionals during that time period.
In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.
When a man meets and hastily marries a woman on a vacation, he soon realizes that she is high maintenance and struggles to keep up with her expensive tastes and demanding personality.
Crocodile Shoes is a British 7-part television series made by the BBC and screened on BBC One in 1994. The series was written by and starred Jimmy Nail as a factory worker who becomes a country and western singer. A sequel, Crocodile Shoes II followed in 1996 and the theme tune "Country Boy" was a hit for Nail too.
House of Cards follows the manipulative and ambitious Francis Underwood, who stops at nothing to gain more power in British politics.
In 'Trespass,' a family finds themselves in jeopardy when they are held hostage by a group of criminals during a home invasion. As their lives hang in the balance, they must confront their own secrets and fight for their survival.
A psychopath billionaire lures a mail-order bride to his secluded mansion during a snowstorm. As the bride becomes aware of the dark secrets and the dangerous game he plays, she must find a way to escape before she becomes the next victim of his twisted desires.
Alles außer Sex was a German "dramedy" television series which aired on the TV station ProSieben between 2005 and 2006. The German television premiered on 9 November 2005 with an audience of 2.9 million viewers. Thematically, it is similar to the American television series Sex and the City and the British series Coupling.
Eden is a movie about a young man named Paul who explores the French electronic music scene in the 1990s and 2000s. It follows his struggles with drug abuse, his relationships, and his pursuit of his passion for music. The movie captures the essence of the youth culture and the challenges Paul faces as he tries to find his place in the rave culture and the music industry.
A young woman finds work on a wealthy couple’s farm, but is asked to provide the ultimate service: to serve as a surrogate mother. As her pregnancy progresses, the husband’s growing sexual attachment intensifies.
Mumford is a feel-good comedy about a psychologist who moves to a small town and helps its residents overcome their personal challenges. As he forms connections and builds friendships, secrets are revealed and love blossoms. The story explores themes of trust, friendship, and starting over.
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic is a documentary film that traces the life and career of the iconic stand-up comedian, Richard Pryor. The film explores Pryor's childhood tragedies, drug addiction, and his rise to become one of the most influential figures in comedy. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships and struggles with racism in the entertainment industry. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal recordings, the documentary offers an in-depth look into the life of this comedic genius.
When a family gathers for Christmas, chaos ensues as secrets are revealed and tensions rise.
Three women who were childhood friends end up on different paths in life. One becomes a successful socialite, one becomes a drug addict, and one becomes involved with a gangster. Their lives intersect again with dangerous consequences.
Jane McCoy, a recent college graduate, much to her parent's dismay, decides to scrap her plans for law school to pursue an acting career full-time. Struggling to make ends meet, she meets a confident and persuasive friend who shows her the way to make extra money go-go dancing. What starts as just an "easy money" job, however, rapidly becomes an all-consuming activity that slowly pulls Jane from her acting classes, her relationships with her boyfriend and family, and, most importantly, from her true self.
This documentary explores the life of musician David Crosby, from his time in Crosby, Stills & Nash to his struggles with drug addiction and his renaissance in music.
Sin Destino follows the life of a 15 year old Mexican boy, Francisco, as he struggles to survive on the streets. His primary source of income is money raised by prostituting himself to men for sex, and the film implies that this learned behaviour has arisen as a result of a contact with a single man when Francisco was 9 years old. This man, Sebastien, is an "artist" who initially claimed to want to photograph the boy, but it is clear that their relationship at one time extended far beyond that of photographer/model.
A reporter and his newspaper's attorney try to gather evidence that will put a notorious gangster behind bars.
The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer and iconic social satirist who transcended racial and social barriers with his honest, irreverent and biting humor.
Tragedy befalls Congresswoman Nell Harrington and her family when her son-in-law dies in a car accident, and Harrington's pregnant daughter, Phoebe, is propelled into a downward spiral. Things gets worse when Harrington learns that her son-in-law was on cocaine at the time of the accident, and her daughter was using right along with him. What does this mean for Harrington's impending Senate campaign -- and the health of Phoebe's unborn child?