Movies and TvShows featuring "cold-turkey" theme.
Renton, a heroin addict in Edinburgh, attempts to break free from the drug scene and his group of friends. He goes through withdrawal, relapses, and faces the consequences of his actions. Eventually, he leaves his friends and begins a new life in London. However, his past catches up to him when his friends, Begbie and Sick Boy, show up at his doorstep. Renton decides to leave them and takes a large sum of money from an illegal drug deal. He starts a new life, leaving behind the chaos and danger of his past.
Christiane is a teenager living in West Berlin who becomes addicted to heroin and turns to prostitution to support her addiction. She navigates the dark underworld of the city, experiencing the highs and lows of drug use and the dangers of the lifestyle. The story highlights the effects of addiction on youth and the desperate measures they take to survive.
Rush is a crime drama movie that follows the story of a female undercover cop who gets involved in an underground drug ring in Texas. As she investigates the drug deal operations, she struggles with her own heroin addiction and the challenges of her dangerous assignment. Along the way, she forms a complicated relationship with her coworker and faces threats, blackmail, and a personal vendetta.
Candy follows the lives of two young lovers, Dan and Candy, as they navigate their destructive relationship fueled by drug addiction. Based on the novel of the same name, the film explores the consequences of their choices and the struggle to find redemption.
In this 1955 film, a talented jazz drummer with a drug addiction struggles to overcome his demons and get his life back on track after serving time in prison. He faces challenges, including suspicion of murder, a deteriorating relationship, and the temptations of the underground world of gambling. With the support of his friends, he strives to break free from his addiction and rebuild his life.
In French Connection II, a detective from the New York Police Department travels to Marseille, France to continue his pursuit of the French drug traffickers he encountered in the first film. As he works alongside the French police, he becomes trapped in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, facing the dangers of organized crime and drug addiction. With his life on the line, he must navigate through a thrilling investigation filled with shootouts, chases, and a race against time.
When a former detective is hired to find a missing son, he delves into a dangerous world filled with serial killers, gangsters, and dark secrets. As he uncovers the truth, he must confront his own haunted past and find redemption.
In the small town of Eagle Rock, Iowa, Merwin Wren is a man determined to quit smoking. The town's mayor offers a $25,000 prize to the first person to quit smoking for 30 days. Merwin's attempts to quit are met with hilarious obstacles and absurd situations.
After serving 10 years in prison due to a drug-induced assassination of a rival gang boss Tachibana (Ryo Ishibashi) enters a world that's nothing like it was when he went in. Once a respected and feared Yakuza mastermind, he now must try and adapt within the confines of the new generations vision of honor. As he still garners a somewhat decent amount of respect he just tries to get by. Hooking up with a prostitute he's been in passing by with he begins to feel some sense of comfort. Upon stumbling across her being beaten down by her pimp, Tachibana can't just sit by and do nothing. So he commences in putting down an old school Yakuza ass whipping, thus beginning a showdown with the "now" boss, Sato.
In the desolate town of Bedford Flats, an alcoholic man named Warren is about to face his worst nightmare. After hitting rock bottom, Warren decides to go cold turkey and overcome his addiction. However, his plans are abruptly interrupted when he becomes the prey in a twisted hunting game. With only his wits and survival instincts, Warren must navigate through a merciless landscape where hunters lurk in every corner. As he fights for his life, he discovers the dark secrets of the town and the true malevolence of his pursuers. Will Warren be able to escape the clutches of his hunters, or will he become just another victim in this sadistic game?
Martha "Red" Tierney used to be a hot-shot reporter, but that was before alcohol took over her life. One morning Martha's son, Jonathan, leaves for school, stopping first to meet his father for breakfast. But Jonathan never meets his dad. Instead, he is picked up by Lawrence, a pedophile who has been watching him. Now Martha must overcome her alcoholism and her bitterness towards her ex-husband and use her old investigative skills to find her son before it's too late.
Once in the Life follows the story of a group of criminals involved in drug dealing and other illegal activities in New York City. The film explores themes of betrayal, family relationships, and addiction. It is filled with action, violence, and intense moments as the characters navigate their dangerous world.
A mix between "Schoolgirl Report" and "Christiane F.".
Pluto and the cat, goaded by a TV commercial for turkey, raid the fridge and find a turkey inside. The cat gets there first and re-heats the turkey, first on the furnace duct, and then, trying to hide from Pluto, inside the tube-type TV - but he over-does it a bit.
Cornered! is a comedy horror movie set in Los Angeles, California. A group of people find themselves trapped and cornered by a masked killer. As they try to escape, they encounter various bizarre and comedic situations. The movie explores themes of paranoia, fear, and survival.
A photojournalist befriends a British heroin addict and documents his struggle with heroin addiction and withdrawal.
A junkie couple board themselves in their apartment while they try to kick their heroin habit.
Richard, a 40-year-old filmmaker conquered by an unexplained anxiety attack, lets go of his current shoot and wanders through nocturnal Paris, in search of answers, solace and inspiration. During this sleepless night, at random encounters, sometimes warm, sometimes disturbing, crossing foreign figures, unknown bodies or familiar faces, Richard will face his fears and question his deep desires... until dawn.
Franziska had to release her newborn son for adoption on pressure from her parents as she was a teenager. Now 25 years later she has a successful career as a businesswoman. When her friends Bogdan and Mimi adopt a Ukrainian child, she remembers her own child. As the relationship with her partner Robert breaks up, she decides to search for him. She finally finds Oliver, her son in Munich. He grew up in various homes and foster care. He is a drug addict and now has a child himself with his girlfriend Sandy. She persuades him to withdraw and supports him.
HairKutt is a gripping documentary that explores the dark reality of heroin addiction. Through raw and intimate interviews, it offers a harrowing look at the struggle of individuals caught in the grips of this destructive drug. From the initial descent into addiction to the arduous process of detoxification and recovery, HairKutt presents a stark portrayal of the devastating effects of heroin.