Movies and TvShows featuring "heroin-withdrawal" theme.

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.

A young, struggling actress lands her dream role in a film by an emerging Italian director, starring alongside an American superstar. What begins as her big breakthrough quickly turns into a living hell.

Born to Be Blue is a biographical drama that follows the life of jazz trumpeter Chet Baker. Set in the 1950s and 1960s, it explores his struggles with drug addiction, his comeback, and personal redemption.

In Women in Cages (1971), a group of women find themselves trapped in a brutal and sadistic Philippine prison. They endure various forms of abuse, including rape, torture, and humiliation. As they fight for their survival, they form alliances and plot their escape. The movie portrays the horrifying reality of life for these women and raises questions about power, corruption, and the human spirit.

6 Balloons is a drama movie about a woman named Katie who plans a surprise birthday party for her brother Seth, who is a heroin addict. However, as she tries to find a cake and a working restroom, she realizes that Seth has relapsed and is falling off the wagon. The movie follows Katie as she tries to find a pharmacy that's open and deals with the challenges of her brother's addiction.

Police Lieutenant Lacey, with aid from Coach Bettger, heads a crack-down on dope-peddling to high-school athletes. One kid dies from an overdose, two more kill a gas station attendant in an aborted hold-up attempt to get money to buy dope, and a third dies in a fall in a condemned empty building while fleeing from the law. With the aid of some outraged students, the dope pusher is brought to justice.

Cleopatra Jones, a special agent, goes on a mission to take down a drug lord and his criminal organization. With her martial arts skills and determination, she fights against corruption and crime. Along the way, she faces dangerous situations, including shootouts, hostage situations, and deception. Cleopatra Jones is a dark comedy blaxploitation film set in the 1970s, filled with action, crime, and thrilling moments.

The Prayer follows a young drug addict who voluntarily commits himself to a rural rehabilitation center in the French Alps. Through hard labor, community living, and strict rules, he embarks on a journey of self-criticism and nonviolence. Along the way, he forms unlikely friendships, finds love, and learns the power of prayer.

A documentary about the life and career of Janis Joplin, a famous American singer and musician known for her powerful voice and unique style. The film explores her rise to fame, struggles with drug addiction, and tragic death at a young age. It delves into her personal and professional life, showcasing her talent, charisma, and impact on the music industry.

Razzia is a thrilling crime movie set in 1950s Paris, revolving around the dangerous world of the French criminal underworld. It follows an undercover detective who infiltrates an illegal drug trafficking operation, leading to a series of twists and turns, violence, murder, and a thrilling police raid. As the protagonist navigates through the dark and seedy underbelly of Paris, they encounter jazz clubs, shady characters, and a complex web of drug dealers, addicts, and rival gangs.

Nico, 1988 is a biographical drama that follows the life of Nico, the iconic singer of The Velvet Underground, as she embarks on a solo tour and battles her heroin addiction. Set in the 1980s, the film explores Nico's struggle with drug withdrawal, her unrequited love, and her complicated relationship with her son. Through her journey across Europe, from Rome to Prague to Berlin, Nico confronts her past and tries to find her own identity beyond her musical career.

After the death of her husband, a widowed mother in 1950s Chicago fights to make a living and raise her son in a tough neighborhood filled with crime, drugs, and poverty. She navigates relationships with various characters, including a former judge, a newspaper vendor, a lounge singer, and a taxi driver. As her son grows up, she must protect him from the dangers of the streets and confront her own personal demons.

A junkie couple board themselves in their apartment while they try to kick their heroin habit.

A cautionary tale. At 17, Sherman Oaks high schooler Pam Banner has a baby out of wedlock. The baby is adopted, but Pam's too embarrassed to go back to school, so her dad gets her a job as the receptionist for a talent agent. A rock star takes her to a party, seduces and abandons her; that starts a spiral of partying, free love, and drug use. Pam becomes friends with Jeannie, a hooker who supports Jimmy, a useless druggie. Soon the three of them are living together, and Jimmy seems appealing to Pam. She's missing work more and more often, Jeannie wants out of the life, Jimmy is going through withdrawal, and Pam is in the middle of a maelstrom. Is there any exit for Pam?

Three teens get into the drug business when they discover two pounds of uncut heroin in a briefcase that was lost during a botched drug bust.

A Juvenile Court judge is at a loss to understand why so many of America's youths are marijuana addicts, so he decides to investigate on his own. He visits Phyllis, a high school senior and former heroin junkie, who tells him about the horrible effects heroin has had on her. She managed to overcome her addiction to marijuana and heroin, but in the process ruined her hair. This leads the judge to the logical conclusion that the drug problem in the U.S. was introduced by Soviet Communists in an effort to undermine morale and that the way to stop the drug epidemic was to "use common sense".