Movies and TvShows featuring "withdrawal" theme.

Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus! (2004) is a reality TV show where celebrities are taken to the jungle and face various survival challenges, trials, and tasks. They must overcome their fears, endure difficult conditions, and compete for points. The show involves leadership dynamics, drama, and a focus on both physical and mental endurance.

During the French and Indian War, three trappers protect the daughters of a British Colonel from an ambush by a Huron party. They must escort the daughters to their father at Fort William Henry, while the fort is under siege by the French. Along the way, they face various challenges and betrayals, leading to a final showdown with Magua, the Huron leader, and the realization that Chingachgook is the last of the Mohicans.

A young doctor is sent to a remote Russian village to practice medicine during the early 20th century. He struggles with inexperience, addiction, and the challenges of treating patients in a harsh and isolated environment.

A teenager, recovering from a knee injury, falls in love with a mysterious new student at his school. As they bond over their shared experiences, they navigate their way through the ups and downs of a relationship.

Immediately after the US pullout from Afghanistan, Taliban forces occupied the Hollywood Gate complex, which is claimed to be a former CIA base in Kabul.

Inspired by true events, 'To Leslie' tells the story of Leslie, a troubled and manipulative alcoholic from West Texas who wins $190,000 in a local lottery but squanders it on liquor and drugs. Six years later, destitute and homeless, Leslie reunites with her estranged son and begins a journey of redemption and rebuilding her life.

After being forced to enter a drug rehabilitation program, a woman must navigate the challenges of withdrawal and sobriety while also dealing with a dysfunctional family and preparing for her sister's wedding.

Brain Damage is a cult horror movie from 1988. The film follows a man who becomes addicted to a parasitic creature that gives him euphoric hallucinations. As he becomes more dependent on the creature, his life starts to spiral out of control. With themes of addiction, euphoria, and hallucination, Brain Damage is a twisted and campy horror film that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Lady Sings the Blues is a biography drama film that tells the tragic story of jazz singer Billie Holiday. Set in the 1930s and 1940s in Harlem, New York City, the movie follows Billie's struggles with drug addiction, racism, and her rise to fame as a singer. It explores her relationships, including her tumultuous marriage and her mother-daughter bond. The film delves into the dark side of the music industry, showcasing the hardships Billie faced, from drug rehabilitation to facing the Ku Klux Klan. Lady Sings the Blues is a poignant and emotional journey into the life of a legendary musician.

After losing his medical license, an arrogant surgeon named Eugene Sands turns to a life of crime. When he is recruited by a powerful drug lord to perform surgeries for his criminal organization, Eugene finds himself in a dangerous world of drugs, violence, and deception. As he becomes more involved in the criminal underworld, Eugene must navigate a treacherous path while trying to stay one step ahead of the FBI.

The Small Back Room follows the life of a bomb disposal expert in England during World War II. The expert faces various challenges, including alcoholism and the pressure to develop a top-secret weapon. As he navigates these difficulties, he must also deal with personal issues and the constant threat of danger.

Artistic lovers, Viv and Jay, have become trapped in a vicious cycle of codependent heroin addiction. But when Viv’s wealthy parents hire an interventionist to take Viv to rehab, the couple decides to set off on their own with the help of a suboxone prescription... all they have to do is survive a harrowing night through drug withdrawal.

A gripping documentary that delves into the events of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, examining its widespread consequences and far-reaching impact on global politics. It explores the rise of the Afghan resistance, the role of the CIA, and the complexities of the Cold War era. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film sheds light on a pivotal moment in history that forever changed the world.

Gridlock'd follows the story of two friends, Spoon and Stretch, who find themselves caught in the chaotic and dangerous world of drug addiction in New York City. When their friend and bandmate Cookie overdoses on heroin, Spoon and Stretch decide to get clean and try to navigate the bureaucratic and often frustrating systems in place to get help. Along the way, they encounter countless obstacles, including mistaken identity, suspicion of murder, and the constant threat of relapse. As they struggle to stay alive and reclaim their lives, the two friends form a bond that is tested in the face of addiction and adversity.

Chorus girl Gloria Carroll inherits one million dollars from Broadway playboy Herbert Dinwiddle. Producer Ned McLane persuades her to advance him the money on a production called "Lucky Legs" that will star her. Unfortunately, the money has "made the rounds" prior to reaching Gloria and several less-than-scrupulous characters set out to separate Gloria from her inheritance.

A drug-addict woman enters into a fake marriage for money, but when her conscience starts to bother her, she must navigate the dangerous world of Albanian gangsters and immigration fraud.

Mie’s father died during the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. One day, she finds a bundle of unsent New Year’s cards, which languished there for 28 years. To find out why the cards were never sent, Mie tracks down Haruhiko Sakacho. Haruhiko played on the same high school baseball team with her father. Mie eventually gathers together her father's former teammates to play in the Masters Koshien (a senior league baseball tournament). Mie also uncovers a truth about her father and the baseball team.

Flickering Lights tells the story of a gang of small-time criminals in Denmark who decide to quit their lives of crime and start a restaurant. However, their past catches up to them and they find themselves involved in more criminal activities. With dark humor and unexpected twists, this movie explores themes of friendship, redemption, and the consequences of violence.

Cornered! is a comedy horror movie set in Los Angeles, California. A group of people find themselves trapped and cornered by a masked killer. As they try to escape, they encounter various bizarre and comedic situations. The movie explores themes of paranoia, fear, and survival.

Victor is a struggling playwright and theater director and his girlfriend Mary is expecting their first child. He has a temporary job in construction to make ends meet, but the dusty, dirty job exhausts him. Across town, Mary is a manager in a tony Madison Avenue boutique. The young couple is about to move out of their bohemian apartment in Brooklyn to the suburbs, all funded by Mary's father. As Dad keeps buying buying them things they could never afford, Victor's sense of entrapment grows. His inner struggle to meet their expectations seems to be guiding him towards a way of life he is unwilling to accept.