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Movies About Drugs

American Made 2017 Movie Scene Tom Cruise as Barry Seal instructing people to load cocaine onto his airplane

American Made [2017]

Action
Based on the surreal life of Barry Seal, American Made is an action comedy that's got it all: CIA, cartels, dictators, and a lot of cocaine.
Wonderland 2003 Movie Scene Members of the gang discussing how they're going to rob Eddie Nash

Wonderland [2003]

Thriller
Based on actual events, Wonderland is a gripping thriller immersing us into LA's world of drugs, theft, and one horrific multiple murder.
Rush 1991 Movie Scene Jason Patric as Jim Raynor and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Kristen holding out in their apartment

Rush [1991]

Thriller
Underrated, realistic, and based on real events, Rush is a story about two undercover cops who gazed into an abyss for too long.
Target Number One 2020 Movie Scene Antoine Olivier Pilon as Daniel Léger in Thailand trying to find a drug dealer

Target Number One [2020]

Thriller
Surprisingly casual for a movie dealing with corruption, murder, drugs, and one determined journalist, Target Number One is a must-see.
Spun 2002 Movie Scene Jason Schwartzman as Ross, Brittany Murphy as Nikki and Mena Suvari as Cookie waiting to get high at Spider Mike's place

Spun [2002]

Comedy
Spun is a complex and yet incredibly easy-to-watch technical masterpiece unfolding at breakneck speed that will blow you the fuck away.
The Salton Sea 2002 Movie Scene Val Kilmer as Danny showing off his tattoos

The Salton Sea [2002]

Thriller
Stylish and flashy, The Salton Sea takes us on a wild ride through the world of drug addicts and criminals before turning into something else.
The Mule 2014 Movie Scene Angus Sampson as Ray Jenkins wearing a Hawaiian shirt talking to Ewen Leslie as Det. Les Paris

The Mule [2014]

Thriller
Who knew that there are so many movies titled The Mule? I guess the most famous one is the Eastwood...
Dope 2015 Movie Scene Shameik Moore as Malcolm, Tony Revolori as Jib and Kiersey Clemons as Diggy on bikes in the hood

Dope [2015]

Comedy
As a coming-of-age story set in the hood, Dope blends humor, drugs, racial issues, and great fucking music into one hell of a story.
54 1998 Movie Scene Ryan Phillippe as Shane O'Shea shirtless and wearing just a bow tie behind the bar

54 Movie [1998]

Drama
Are you ready to step into the world of sex, drugs, and groovy disco music with 54, a movie based on real events that went on in Studio 54.
The Beach 2000 Movie Scene Leonardo DiCaprio as Richard, Virginie Ledoyen as Françoise and Guillaume Canet as Étienne on a boat travelling to a secret island of Ko Phi Phi Leh

The Beach [2000]

Thriller
Perfectly encapsulating Generation X's search for meaning, The Beach is a visually appealing wanderlust extravaganza.
El Infierno 2010 Movie Damián Alcázar and Joaquín Cosio holding a gun to a policeman's face

El Infierno [2010]

Comedy
So you've seen every episode of Narcos and still want more? Well, I present you El Infierno, a violent Mexican dark humor comedy exploring the cartels.
Blood Punch 2014 Movie Milo Cawthorne as Milton looking at a message

Blood Punch [2014]

Horror
Entertaining and authentic, Blood Punch blends horror, thriller, and action genres with the time loop gimmick effortlessly into one hell of an indie movie.
The Gentlemen 2019 Movie Review Charlie Hunnam as Ray and Colin Farrell as Coach looking at trunk of a car

The Gentlemen [2019]

Thriller
This latest Guy Ritchie British crime movie is not a return to his best but it's still a damn fine movie. Especially when you consider the cast and the story.
The Dirt 2019 Movie Daniel Webber as Vince Neil on stage singing as we follow the show from Tommy Lee's perspective or point of view

The Dirt [2019]

Comedy
Unashamedly entertaining, shallow, and hedonistic, The Dirt encapsulates that wild spirit of the eighties fueled by sex, drugs, alcohol, and great music.
The Binge 2020 Movie Dexter Darden as Hags and Eduardo Franco as Andrew smoking weed while driving

The Binge [2020]

Comedy
If I had to describe The Binge using just two words, those words would be mindless fun. This is raunchy albeit flawed comedy with a good vibe.
Return-To-Paradise-1998-Movie-Featured-Review

Return to Paradise [1998]

Drama
Drugs, sex, and exotic beaches in Return to Paradise are going to put a series of difficult decisions in front of you. And you better answer.
Kill The Messenger 2014 movie Jeremy Renner as Gary Webb scene

Kill the Messenger [2014]

Thriller
A very engaging and authentic movie based on the life of Gary Webb, an investigative journalist who broke the story about the US involvement in Nicaragua.
The Wackness [2008] Movie Review Recommendation

The Wackness [2008]

Comedy
Thanks to the recommendation by Mr. Wael Bekdach I finally watched The Wackness a couple of nights ago and was...
Savages [2012] Movie Review Recommendation

Savages [2012]

Thriller
While most of the old school directors are having trouble integrating into this new society, movie-wise, Oliver Stone managed not...
Snitch [2013] Movie Review Recommendation

Snitch [2013]

Thriller
The Rock is The Man. Who knew that a professional wrestler, looking like that, could pull off such a performance,...
Pusher 1996 Movie Scene Kim Bodnia as Frank and Mads Mikkelsen as Tonny walking down the street after a drug deal

Pusher [1996]

Thriller
Did you ever wonder what it's like being a small-time drug dealer in Copenhagen in the nineties? Visceral and gritty, Pusher takes you there.
Mr Nice 2010 Movie Scene Rhys Ifans as Howard Marks smoking a joint with a couple of girls

Mr. Nice [2010]

Thriller
Breezy, stylish, and engaging, Mr. Nice is based on the incredible life of Howard Marks, one of the biggest drug dealers in the world.
Limitless 2011 Movie Scene Bradley Cooper as Eddie Morra high on drugs just after he jumped off a cliff

Limitless [2011]

Thriller
Mildly entertaining, visually appealing, and very easy to watch, Limitless asks the question what would you do if you had super cocaine.
Leaves of Grass 2009 Movie Scene Edward Norton as Brady holding a huge marijuana bud

Leaves of Grass [2009]

Comedy
A bit directionless but still thought-provoking, Leaves of Grass is not your usual stoner comedy starring Edward Norton and Kery Russel.
High Life 2009 Movie Timothy Olyphant as Dick covered in pink paint from the capsules in the money bag

High Life [2009]

Comedy
Set in 1983, High Life is a slow-paced and low-key comedy with a disarmingly breezy vibe following a group of addicts as they decide to rob an ATM.
Requiem For a Dream 2000 Movie Scene Constricted pupils after the use of heroin

Requiem for a Dream [2000]

Drama
Despite its breakneck pacing Requiem For a Dream is a fascinating examination of not just addiction but our society as a whole.
The Informers 2008 Movie Scene Lou Taylor Pucci as Tim, Amber Heard as Christie and Jon Foster as Graham Sloan all laying naked in bed after a threesome

The Informers [2008]

Drama
Following the decadent and sinful lives of the L.A. elite in the eighties, The Informers offers a familiar taste of "The Rich Also Cry" cake.
Strange Days 1995 Movie Scene Ralph Fiennes as Lenny Nero outside a seedy bar in back alley with a neon light behind him

Strange Days [1995]

Science fiction
Immersive, intelligent, and engaging, Strange Days is one of the rare big cyberpunk movies that will be relevant for a long time.
Training Day 2001 Movie Scene Denzel Washington as Alonzo holding a gun pointed to the driver of the car with Ethan Hawke as Jake backing him up

Training Day [2001]

Thriller
Captivating, pulpy, and just so fucking cool, Training Day is much more than a hood, police, or a crime thriller, it's a fucking masterpiece.

Go [1999]

Thriller
If you're looking for a fast-paced movie about drugs and interesting characters, then Go is the one. Stylish and engaging it's quite a thrill ride.
Dazed and Confused 1993 Movie Scene Rory Cochrane as Slater smoking a joint in front of his high school with friends

Dazed and Confused [1993]

Comedy
Dazed and Confused, a coming-of-age movie doubling as a stoner comedy, is so good that it changed my life completely.
Blow 2001 Movie Scene Johnny Depp as George Jung and Cliff Curtis as Pablo Escobar talking about cocaine smuggling

Blow [2001]

Thriller
Adding an emotional and personal aspect to a fascinating true tale of a cocaine dealer just trying to get by, Blow is a masterpiece.
Kids 1995 Movie Scene Leo Fitzpatrick as Telly and Justin Pierce as Casper sitting in front of Telly's girlfriend building

Kids [1995]

Drama
Very provocative and raw, Kids follows a group of teenagers into their world of unsupervised hedonism full of sex, drugs, and alcohol.
Trainspotting 1996 Movie Scene Peter Mullan as Swanney heating the spoon with heroin

Trainspotting [1996]

Drama
As a delightfully subversive masterpiece, Trainspotting is not only thought-provoking but also very entertaining and even funny.
London 2005 Movie Chris Evans snorting cocaine with a hundred dollar bill in the bathroom

London [2005]

Drama
What only seems as ramblings of people drunk and high on copious amounts of drugs, London transforms into a questioning of love, life, and everything else.