Movies and TvShows featuring "drug-addiction" theme.
House is a medical drama that follows the unconventional and misanthropic genius Dr. Gregory House as he leads a team of diagnosticians at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Known for his brilliant mind and unorthodox methods, House takes on complex medical cases and solves medical mysteries that other doctors can't crack. Along the way, he confronts his own pain and struggles with prescription drug abuse.
Hollyoaks follows the lives, relationships, and struggles of the residents in a British village. The show tackles topical issues such as mental illness, drugs, and teenage relationships.
Shameless is a dark comedy TV show that follows the lives of the Gallagher family, a dysfunctional group living in Chicago. The show explores topics such as infidelity, mental illness, poverty, and the challenges of growing up in a large, working-class family.
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.
Fair City follows the lives and dramas of the residents of Carrigstown, a fictional suburb of Dublin. The show explores various storylines including family relationships, love and loss, criminal activities, and social issues.
Mr. Robot follows Elliot Alderson, a young cybersecurity expert by day and a vigilante hacker by night. Dealing with social anxiety disorder and drug addiction, Elliot's life takes a turn when he is recruited by an anarchist known as Mr. Robot to join a revolution against the largest conglomerate in the world. As Elliot dives deeper into the conspiracy, he begins to question his own sanity and reality.
Passíone is a Brazilian telenovela that originally aired on Rede Globo from May 05, 2010 to January 14, 2011. Is created and written by Sílvio de Abreu. The plot has the actors Fernanda Montenegro, Tony Ramos, Mariana Ximenes, Reynaldo Gianecchini, Carolina Dieckmann, Rodrigo Lombardi, Marcello Antony, Larissa Maciel, Werner Schünemann, Mayana Moura and Aracy Balabanian in the leading roles. Replacing Viver a Vida, it premiered in May 05, 2010 and ended its run in January 14, 2011 consisting of 209 episodes.
Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police is a thrilling German TV show that follows the day-to-day lives of the motorway police officers as they tackle various cases involving crimes, car chases, and high-speed pursuits on the German autobahn.
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren recognizes his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost.
As a mysterious corpse gets found in the middle of nowhere, four upper-class individuals emerge as suspects.
1950. William Lee, an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.
Forrest Gump, with an IQ of 75, narrates his life story from the 1950s to the '70s. Raised in Alabama, he meets Jenny and they have parallel lives. Forrest excels in running, goes to college, enlists in the army, becomes a war hero, learns ping-pong, reunites with Jenny, starts a shrimping business, becomes a wealthy man, and eventually marries Jenny. They have a son and live a happy life until Jenny's death.
Set in Berlin during the 1920s, Babylon Berlin follows a police detective investigating illegal activities amidst rising Nazism and drug addiction. As he delves deeper into a web of conspiracy, he uncovers a dark underworld of organized crime and political intrigue, all while navigating a city on the edge of chaos.
Rude Awakening (1998) is a comedy TV show that follows the story of Billie Frank, a once successful actress who is now struggling with addiction and self-destructive behavior. Billie finds herself in a support group and tries to navigate her way through rehab, dysfunctional relationships, and the challenges of her past. With dark humor and witty dialogue, Rude Awakening explores the ups and downs of Billie's journey to recovery.
When a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession which threatens to wreck both their lives.
Jordan Belfort rises to become a wealthy stockbroker, living a life of indulgence and extravagance. However, his success is marred by crime, corruption, and the federal government's investigation. Based on a true story, this movie portrays the rise and fall of a man consumed by greed and the consequences he faces.
A retired CIA agent, Bryan, must rely on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, Kim, who has been kidnapped while on a trip to Paris. With limited time, Bryan tracks down the kidnappers and takes out their leader, Marko. He discovers that Kim has been sold to Saint Clair and must infiltrate an auction to save her. After a thrilling chase, Bryan rescues Kim and brings her home safely.
Kingdom tells the story of Alvey Kulina, a former MMA fighter and ex-convict who runs a gym in Venice, California. The show explores the complexities of family relationships, drug addiction, and the intense training and competition in the world of MMA. Alvey struggles to keep his gym afloat while dealing with personal demons and trying to guide his sons, both of whom are MMA fighters, towards success and redemption.
Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Las Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.
The Clone is a drama TV show that tells the story of a man who becomes involved in a cloning experiment, leading to complicated relationships and moral dilemmas. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the ethical implications of playing with life and identity.