31 Films Exploring Mental Health and Addiction

Four people living in Coney Island find their carefully constructed escapes through drugs crumbling as their dependencies intensify.

Helen appears to have a perfect life: a supportive family and a thriving career. However, when a long-hidden mental illness returns, her world falls apart. Overwhelmed by depression, Helen finds comfort in her friendship with Mathilda, who also battles bipolar…

Alice Howland, a linguistics professor with a fulfilling marriage and three adult children, begins experiencing word-related memory loss. Following a difficult diagnosis, Alice and her family grapple with the challenges it presents, straining their relationships.

A father, struggling with alcoholism and old age, travels with his estranged son from Montana to Nebraska. Their shared goal: to collect a sweepstakes prize the father is convinced he won – a prize worth a million dollars.

Following a job loss, divorce, and a period of institutionalization, a former teacher returns home to live with his parents. He's determined to rebuild his life and win back his wife, but his father's enthusiasm for the Philadelphia Eagles presents…

A difficult relationship between two sisters is further tested when a strange new planet appears on a collision course with Earth.

John Forbes Nash Jr. Rises to fame as a brilliant but socially awkward mathematician, poised for international recognition after a major discovery. However, accepting a classified cryptography assignment draws him into a shadowy conspiracy. His life spirals into turmoil, forcing…

When 11-year-old Riley relocates to a new city, her core emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness – work as a team to guide her. However, when Joy and Sadness get lost on their way back to headquarters, they…

A young man with Tourette's Syndrome sets out on a road trip carrying his recently deceased mother's ashes.

Genesis Potini, a former Maori speed-chess champion, lives with bipolar disorder. He faces prejudice and violence as he fights to save his struggling chess club, his family, and his own well-being.

A teenager struggling with severe depression begins a new chapter when he voluntarily admits himself to an adult psychiatric facility.

Lars struggles with shyness and finds connecting with people difficult. Concerned for his well-being, his brother and sister-in-law are thrilled when he says he has a girlfriend he met online. However, Lars' new girlfriend is a life-size plastic woman. Following…

A newlywed moves into her in-laws' imposing, isolated estate and starts experiencing strange events that make her question her sanity. As things become more disturbing, she can't tell if what's happening is real or in her head – is it…

Krisha goes home for Thanksgiving, but old problems resurface and put her family gathering in jeopardy.

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991, shy freshman Charlie observes life from a distance. His world changes when two seniors, Sam and her stepbrother Patrick, take him under their wing. They guide him toward friendship, music, and the experience of first love.

Maggie and Milo, twins who have drifted apart, both narrowly escape a fatal accident on the same day. This shared experience brings them back together, forcing them to address the issues that fractured their past. As they reconnect, they begin…

Don Birnam, a man struggling with alcoholism, achieves ten days of sobriety. But his cravings don't lessen; they become more intense and persistent. Unable to cope with a planned family weekend, Don descends into a dangerous four-day binge that could…

A con artist with a severe phobia and his apprentice are about to execute a big score when the con artist’s teenage daughter shows up unexpectedly.

Set in the late 1960s, this film is based on the true story of Susanna Kaysen. After a brief meeting with a psychiatrist, she's committed to a mental institution, disrupting her life. What starts as a short stay becomes a…

Following the death of another child, Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad grapple with the difficult realities of life. Conrad is deeply affected by grief and internal struggles, battling guilt and contemplating suicide. He begins therapy, slowly seeking a way…

Grief-stricken and alone, a mother struggles to protect her son from his fear of a monster in their home. As she tries to comfort him, she begins to suspect a more terrifying presence is surrounding them all.

A young woman adjusts to life after leaving a mental institution, while continuing to experience episodes of schizophrenia.

Gilbert Grape lives in a quiet town and bears a heavy burden. He's the primary caregiver for his mother, who is housebound due to her weight and emotional struggles. He also constantly looks after Arnie, his younger brother, who has…

In Los Angeles, a journalist searching for a story connects with a homeless musician who once studied at Juilliard.

This film chronicles Mauro Ranallo's career, highlighting his involvement in two of the largest pay-per-view events in television history, and his unwavering dedication to a childhood aspiration despite facing significant obstacles. This intimate portrait aims to inspire viewers to keep…

A dedicated dancer finds herself battling to stay grounded after landing the principal role in a performance of Tchaikovsky’s "Swan Lake."

This moving film chronicles pianist David Helfgott's challenging path through classical music, shaped by the demanding expectations of his father and instructors. The film shows how this relentless pressure affects David's mental well-being, ultimately leading to a severe breakdown. It…

This film follows Alice Klieg, a woman living with Borderline personality disorder. After winning the Mega Millions lottery, she stops taking her medication and embarks on an ambitious project: creating and hosting her own talk show. The story chronicles a…

A father struggling with bipolar disorder desperately tries to reconnect with his wife by dedicating himself to caring for their two lively young daughters. However, the demanding task proves more challenging than he anticipated.

When car dealer Charlie Babbitt learns his estranged father has died, he returns to Cincinnati and discovers he has a brilliant older brother named Raymond. Charlie learns his father's $3 million fortune is to be donated to Raymond's mental institution.…

A small-time criminal schemes to get a sentence in a mental institution instead of prison. Inside, he unexpectedly becomes a mentor to the other patients, who are dealing with their own mental health issues. But the fragile peace is threatened…