Movies and TvShows featuring "junkie" theme.
When her husband dies suddenly, a suburban widow finds herself struggling financially and turns to selling marijuana to make ends meet. As she becomes more involved in the drug world, she navigates the challenges of balancing her new business venture with the demands of an unconventional family and the dangers that come with being involved in the illegal drug trade.
Jessica Jones, a former superhero with super strength, is now working as a private investigator in New York City. She uses her abilities to solve cases and uncover dark secrets, while also dealing with her troubled past and personal demons.
A single mother thinks she's found the key to calming her child down – a VHS copy of a strange children's program named Mr. Crocket's World. However, a darker, bloodier secret waits to invade their home from inside the tape.
The Black Donnellys follows the lives of four brothers in New York City's Hell's Kitchen as they navigate a life of crime and loyalty to their Irish-American mob.
In 1968 New York City, an outcast cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas. As he investigates, he discovers the depth of corruption in the police force and the city's criminal syndicates. With determination and the help of his colleagues, he builds a case against Lucas, leading to his arrest and the dismantling of the criminal empire. This crime drama explores themes of power, corruption, and the price of ambition.
Travis Bickle, a Vietnam War veteran, becomes a taxi driver in New York City. Lonely and disturbed, Travis becomes infatuated with a campaign volunteer named Betsy. As Travis's mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the city's moral decay and decides to take violent action. His obsession with saving a child prostitute leads him on a path of bloodshed and chaos. Ultimately, Travis's irrationality resurfaces, leaving his sanity in question.
Cherry follows the journey of a young man who enlists in the army as a medic, experiences the horrors of war in Iraq, and becomes addicted to drugs. He then turns to a life of crime, robbing banks to support his addiction and struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Whip Whitaker, an airline pilot, wakes up after a night of drinking, drugs, and sex with a flight attendant. He miraculously lands a plane after a mid-air catastrophe. As the investigation unfolds, it reveals the pilot's alcoholism and negligence. Whip faces the possibility of jail time, loss of his pilot's license, and the shame of causing deaths. Through a series of events, he begins to confront his addiction and tries to rebuild his life.
Yuri Orlov is an arms dealer who confronts the morality of his work as he is being chased by an INTERPOL Agent. The movie follows his rise to power in the arms dealing business, his personal relationships, and his realization of the consequences of his actions.
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.
One of Us is a TV show that delves into the aftermath of a family tragedy in a small town in rural Scotland. It explores the dark secrets, including cheating and incestuous relationships, as well as the revenge, paranoia, and cover-ups that ensue. The story follows the characters as they navigate through the consequences of a double murder, false confessions, and the uncovering of long-held secrets.
Stephanie, a single mother and parenting vlogger, befriends Emily, an enigmatic woman with a child at the same school. When Emily goes missing, Stephanie takes it upon herself to uncover the truth, leading her down a dangerous path of secrets, lies, and murder.
A conservative judge is appointed by the President to spearhead America's escalating war against drugs, only to discover that his teenage daughter is a crack addict. Two DEA agents protect an informant. A jailed drug baron's wife attempts to carry on the family business.
When a wealthy man's chauffeur's son is kidnapped, he must navigate the dangerous underworld of crime to save him. In this classic Japanese film, tensions rise as the police, the underworld, and the high society clash.
Lenny Cole is a powerful crime boss in London who gets involved in a crooked land deal with a Russian mobster. As millions of dollars are up for grabs, the entire London underworld is drawn into a chaotic battle for power. At the same time, Lenny's stepson, a rock star who is presumed dead, becomes a suspect in the theft of a valuable painting. With the painting missing, Lenny faces threats from both the Russian mobster and his own criminal associates. In a race against time, Lenny and his second-in-command, Archy, must navigate a dangerous web of corruption, betrayal, and violence.
In 'The Dead Pool,' a detective named Harry Callahan becomes targeted by a serial killer known as the 'Dead Pool' because he predicts the deaths of celebrities. As Harry investigates the case, he finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, with his own life on the line.
In Requiem for a Dream, the lives of four individuals living in Coney Island become entangled as their drug addictions consume them, leading to the destruction of their dreams and sanity.
Mark Renton, who has been living abroad for 20 years, returns to Scotland and reconnects with his old friends Sick Boy, Spud, and Begbie. As they navigate their complicated relationships and confront their troubled pasts, they become involved in blackmail, drugs, and criminal activities. Ultimately, they must confront their own demons and make choices that will determine their futures.
High Heels is a dark comedy that revolves around a daughter seeking revenge while hiding her true identity. Set in Madrid, Spain, the story follows the complicated relationship between a mother and daughter and their journey through deceit and murder. With elements of a love triangle and a marriage proposal, the plot takes unexpected twists and turns. Humiliation, jealousy, and betrayal add to the complexity of the story. The movie explores themes of forgiveness and reconciliation as the daughter navigates through her quest for vengeance.
During the 2008 financial crisis, Jackie Cogan is hired as an enforcer to restore order after a Mafia poker game is robbed. Along with two amateur criminals, they carry out the heist and leave with the money. Jackie is hired to deal with the situation, believing the guilty parties need to be punished. As the events unfold, Jackie carries out the hits and confronts the consequences of his actions, highlighting the themes of cynicism and the harsh reality of living in America.