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Movies About Drugs

Fast living, dark humor, and devastating consequences. Whether you’re after iconic cult classics, chaotic party-culture satire, or dark crime procedurals, you’ll find the most compelling movies about drugs and addiction right here.

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.