Movies and TvShows featuring "withdrawal" theme.
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.
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 boy living in a small village in Wales navigates the challenges of growing up in an orphanage. When he discovers a letter indicating the possible location of his father, he sets out on a journey that leads him to a seaside town. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences both heartache and joy. This touching film explores themes of family, resilience, and the power of love.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Better Things tells the story of a young teenage girl living in a small town who falls into drug addiction and the dark consequences that follow. The movie explores themes of isolation, withdrawal, and the bleakness of addiction.
A female vampire is inspired to kick blood and become human again when she inadvertently helps a charming alcoholic become clean. The only problem is, withdrawal could kill her.
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.
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.
Privilege (1967) is a satirical comedy-drama film that follows Steven Shorter, a popular pop star who becomes a symbol of mass popularity and is used by the government for propaganda purposes. As Steven's fame grows, he becomes increasingly disillusioned and starts to question the totalitarian society he lives in. The film explores themes of celebrity culture, individuality, and the consequences of privilege. With elements of British new wave cinema, Privilege offers a thought-provoking commentary on the society of the time.
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.
A junkie couple board themselves in their apartment while they try to kick their heroin habit.
Socket is a gripping drama about a doctor who becomes obsessed with self-modification and explores the darker side of human desire.