Requiem for a Dream
Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly
The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island people are shattered when their addictions run deep.
Why you'll love it
An intensely dark drama following four characters spiraling into addiction, featuring raw performances and Darren Aronofsky's visceral direction that explores human desperation and consequences.
A Clockwork Orange
Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates
Alex DeLarge and his droogs barbarize a decaying near-future.
Why you'll love it
Stanley Kubrick's controversial masterpiece following a violent youth in a dystopian future; a provocative drama that examines morality, free will, and societal control with unforgettable cinematography.
Trainspotting
Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller
Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out despite the allure of drugs and the influence of friends.
Why you'll love it
Gritty, unflinching drama about Scottish heroin addicts navigating poverty and dependency; features dark humor, raw realism, and visceral direction that became a cultural touchstone for mature storytelling.
Boogie Nights
Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds
An idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent.
Why you'll love it
Paul Thomas Anderson's acclaimed ensemble drama set in the 1970s-80s adult film industry, blending authentic character development with mature themes and exceptional performances from its talented cast.
Mulholland Drive
Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux
After a car wreck on Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesiac, she and a Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality.
Why you'll love it
David Lynch's neo-noir psychological drama set in Hollywood featuring complex narratives, disturbing moments, and mature themes woven throughout its haunting exploration of ambition and identity.
Mysterious Skin
Brady Corbet, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elisabeth Shue
Two pre-adolescent boys both experienced a strange event and later it affects their lives in different ways. One becomes a reckless, sexually adventurous prostitute, while the other retreats into a reclusive fantasy of alien abduc...
Why you'll love it
A deeply affecting drama exploring childhood trauma and its ripple effects on two young men; features mature themes handled with sensitivity and powerful performances that examine resilience and healing.
Fish Tank
Katie Jarvis, Michael Fassbender, Kierston Wareing
Everything changes for 15-year-old Mia when her mum brings home a new boyfriend.
Why you'll love it
A gritty British social realist drama following an angry young woman pursuing hip-hop dreams; features raw performances, sexual tension, and unflinching portrayal of working-class struggles and exploitation.
Enter the Void
Nathaniel Brown, Paz de la Huerta, Cyril Roy
An American drug dealer living in Tokyo is betrayed by his best friend and killed in a drug deal. His soul, observing the repercussions of his death, seeks resurrection.
Why you'll love it
An experimental, visually stunning drama following a young man's journey after death in Tokyo; features mature themes, explicit content, and immersive psychedelic cinematography that challenges conventional storytelling.
Shame
Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale
A nymphomaniac's carefully cultivated private life falls apart after his sister arrives for an indefinite stay.
Why you'll love it
A bold NC-17 rated character study of a man grappling with sex addiction in Manhattan, featuring Michael Fassbender's powerfully restrained performance and unflinching exploration of compulsion and isolation.
Kids
Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloë Sevigny
A day in the life of a group of teens as they travel around New York City skating, drinking, smoking and deflowering virgins.
Why you'll love it
Gritty, unflinching drama about NYC teenagers navigating the streets with raw realism and controversial subject matter; notable for its documentary-style approach to youth culture and consequences.
The Neon Demon
Elle Fanning, Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves
An aspiring model, Jesse, is new to Los Angeles. However, her beauty and youth, which generate intense fascination and jealousy within the fashion industry, may prove themselves sinister.
Why you'll love it
Nicolas Winding Refn's stylish psychological drama about a young model entering LA's modeling world; combines erotic visuals with dark themes of ambition, obsession, and predatory behavior.