A Beautiful Mind
Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly
A mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.
Why you'll love it
The film is based on the life of John Nash, a Nobel Laureate in Economics, who lived with schizophrenia.
Shutter Island
Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, Mark Ruffalo
Two US marshals are sent to a mental institution on an inhospitable island in order to investigate the disappearance of a patient.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist deals with mental illness, which includes delusions and a distorted perception of reality.
Donnie Darko
Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Why you'll love it
The main character experiences bizarre visions and may be suffering from schizophrenia.
Black Swan
Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel
Nina is a talented but unstable ballerina on the verge of stardom. Pushed to the breaking point by her artistic director and a seductive rival, Nina's grip on reality slips, plunging her into a waking nightmare.
Why you'll love it
The film portrays a ballerina who descends into madness, with symptoms resembling schizophrenia.
The Soloist
Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener
A newspaper journalist discovers a homeless musical genius and tries to improve his situation.
Why you'll love it
It tells the story of a musician with schizophrenia and his friendship with a journalist.