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
This film explores the devastating effects of drug addiction on four individuals, highlighting the impact on their dreams and relationships.
Scarface
Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer
In the 1980s, a determined criminal-minded Cuban immigrant becomes the biggest drug smuggler in Miami, and is eventually undone by his own drug addiction.
Why you'll love it
A classic crime film that follows the rise and fall of a Cuban immigrant who becomes a powerful drug lord in Miami.
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
A gritty portrayal of heroin addiction and the struggles of a group of friends in Edinburgh, showcasing the highs and lows of drug culture.
Blow
Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Franka Potente
The story of how George Jung, along with the Medellín Cartel headed by Pablo Escobar, established the American cocaine market in the 1970s in the United States.
Why you'll love it
Based on the true story of drug dealer George Jung, the film chronicles his rise and fall in the drug trade during the 1970s and 1980s.
Pineapple Express
Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole
A process server and his marijuana dealer wind up on the run from hitmen and a corrupt police officer after he witnesses his dealer's boss murder a competitor while trying to serve papers on him.
Why you'll love it
A stoner action-comedy that follows two friends who get caught up in a drug-related conspiracy, blending humor with the drug culture.