Movies and TvShows featuring "internet-addiction" theme.

The Social Dilemma is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the dark side of social media and its effects on individuals and society as a whole. It delves into the rise of surveillance capitalism, the manipulation techniques employed by social media platforms, and the ethical concerns surrounding targeted advertising and data mining. Through interviews with former employees of major tech companies, the film sheds light on the impact of these platforms on mental health, privacy, and democracy.

In this modern creature feature, a scary internet meme called 'Grimcutty' stirs up panic amongst all the parents in town, convinced it's making their kids harm themselves and others. Teen Asha Chaudry becomes targeted by a real-life version of Grimcutty, and her parents mistake her self-harm as part of a challenge. With her phone confiscated and no one who believes her, Asha must find a way to convince her parents and put an end to Grimcutty.

Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World is a documentary that delves into the history, impact, and potential consequences of the interconnectedness of our modern world. It explores topics such as solar flares, Mars colonization, artificial intelligence, computer history, privacy invasion, internet addiction, and the evolution of technology.

Cyberbully is a drama film that tells the story of a teenage girl who becomes the target of cyberbullying. As rumors and false accusations spread online, she struggles with the psychological toll it takes on her. The movie explores themes of high school drama, friendship, and the dangers of online harassment.

Realizing they both have a toxic relationship to the Internet, roommates Léa and Manon decide to do the unthinkable: abandon all devices for 30 days.

Severe internet addiction has become an epidemic infecting the nation's youth, ultimately resulting in their extreme dependence on the world wide web. Those who are too far gone are enrolled at Elite Reeducation Academy in order to help them grow into successful adults. Hibiki is one such teenager who awakens in the facility unaware of how he came to be there. He learns from the head instructor that he was knocked out and brought to the school at his mother's behest, concerned with how belligerent her son was becoming as a result of his internet addiction. Stuck in a place more akin to a prison than an academy, and with no escape from the abuses of the instructors, Hibiki decides to end his life by jumping from the roof. But as fate would have it, he meets a mysterious man named Shin who promises to give his life meaning...

Childhood 2.0 is a documentary that delves into the effects of internet technology on children. It explores topics such as online chatting, gaming, and the prevalence of internet addiction among kids. The film highlights the profound changes and challenges faced by the younger generation in the digital age.

Fanatyk is a comedy-drama film that tells the story of a neurotic man who becomes obsessed with literature and addicted to the internet. The film explores themes of addiction, family relationships, and the struggles of a neurotic individual. Through various events and flashbacks, the film follows the protagonist's journey as he navigates his obsession with literature, his addiction to the internet, and his relationships with his family and friends.

Smartphones, computers, gaming consoles or digital tablets are now givens in our daily lives. The electronic intrusion is causing controversy and collective hysteria. Are we damaging our brains with all these screens? How will unprecedented exposure to screens impact humanity? To find out, the filmmakers examine how science has been applied to distinguish between truth and falsehoods, and explore the suspected side-effects of screen exposure. The documentary travels through the US and Europe to meet and speak to researchers who are leaders in this field.

Finding new cinematic language to express the desire for physical contact in our increasingly isolated, mediated, and highly consumer-driven environments, Remote follows the daily routines of a quarantined woman in her sealed-off, ultra-modern apartment, where she falls down a rabbit hole playing an inexplicable interactive game with a community of women from around the world.

Valem is a well-known YouTuber and daughter of a beloved couple on internet. She is forced to follow in her parents' footsteps in order to stay relevant and maintain the family's financial life, but in the midst of some confusion, she meets Kaka.

It’s a paradox. Never before in history we have worked more efficiently. Never before we have saved time with more sophisticated technologies. Anyway, nearly all of us are feeling an increasing pressure of time. It seems that the same technology that has been invented to make our life better and easier, is now enslaving us. Why?

Web Junkie is a documentary that explores the disturbing and complex world of internet addiction in China. The film follows three teenagers who are admitted to a treatment center, where they undergo military-style discipline and therapy to overcome their compulsive behaviors. Through intimate interviews and observational footage, the film sheds light on the causes and consequences of internet addiction, as well as the struggles and triumphs of these young patients.

Robert De Niro loses his cool when a computer technician finds pornography on his computer.

Maksim, an investing manager, is too busy reading the news in his social network feeds fails to notice his own problems, until the news really start to influence his own life.

To save their relationship, a young couple dive down a rabbit hole of conflicting internet advice.