Movies and TvShows featuring "drug-addiction" theme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, an American expat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
Nurse Jackie is a dark comedy that follows the life of Jackie Peyton, a skilled emergency room nurse with a secret drug addiction. Balancing her demanding job, a troubled marriage, and her addiction becomes increasingly challenging as Jackie tries to keep her double life hidden. Set in a New York City hospital, the show explores themes of drug addiction, infidelity, and the complexities of balancing personal and professional life in the medical field.
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.
Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy, becomes an All-American football player and NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
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.
Political Animals follows the life of Elaine Barrish, a former first lady and current secretary of state, as she navigates the complexities of politics and her own family drama. From dealing with her ex-husband and their twin sons to managing international relations, Elaine faces numerous challenges while trying to maintain her public image and advance her political career.
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.
A group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are dropped into a real jungle by their director. They are forced to survive and become the soldiers they are portraying. Chaos ensues as they encounter real danger and the line between fiction and reality becomes blurred.
Two freewheeling bikers named Wyatt and Billy ride from L.A. to New Orleans, meeting a man who bridges a cultural gap they didn't know existed. After smuggling drugs, they sell them and ride eastward to reach New Orleans in time for Mardi Gras. They face challenges with their hippie appearance and encounter a rancher, a hitchhiker, and a commune. They befriend a drunken lawyer and are attacked by locals, resulting in the death of their friend. They continue their journey to Florida, but tragedy strikes again.
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.