Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "heroin-withdrawal"

1. Trainspotting (1996)

R | 93 min | Drama

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.

Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd

Votes: 725,635 | Gross: $16.50M

2. Christiane F. (1981)

R | 138 min | Biography, Drama

A teen girl in 1970s Berlin becomes addicted to heroin. Everything in her life slowly begins to distort and disappear as she befriends a small crew of junkies and falls in love with a drug-abusing male prostitute.

Director: Uli Edel | Stars: Natja Brunckhorst, Eberhard Auriga, Peggy Bussieck, Lothar Chamski

Votes: 29,406

3. The Cassandra Crossing (1976)

R | 129 min | Drama, Thriller

Passengers on a European train have been exposed to a deadly disease. Nobody will let them off the train. So what happens next?

Director: George P. Cosmatos | Stars: Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, Martin Sheen, O.J. Simpson

Votes: 9,885

4. Party Monster (2003)

R | 98 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Based on the true story of Michael Alig, a Club Kid party organizer whose life was sent spiraling down when he bragged on television about killing his drug dealer and roommate.

Directors: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato | Stars: Macaulay Culkin, Wilson Cruz, Seth Green, Diana Scarwid

Votes: 17,221 | Gross: $0.73M

5. French Connection II (1975)

R | 119 min | Action, Crime, Drama

"Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseille to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler who eluded him in New York.

Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson, Philippe Léotard

Votes: 20,901 | Gross: $12.48M

6. Born to Be Blue (2015)

R | 97 min | Biography, Drama, Music

A re-imagining of jazz legend Chet Baker's musical comeback in the late '60s.

Director: Robert Budreau | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Carmen Ejogo, Callum Keith Rennie, Tony Nappo

Votes: 9,275 | Gross: $0.83M

7. Cleopatra Jones (1973)

PG | 89 min | Action, Crime, Thriller

During the 1970s, U.S. Special Agent Cleopatra Jones proves to be an invaluable asset to the local police forces in the war on drugs.

Director: Jack Starrett | Stars: Tamara Dobson, Bernie Casey, Brenda Sykes, Antonio Fargas

Votes: 3,531 | Gross: $2.98M

8. Women in Cages (1971)

R | 81 min | Action, Crime, Drama

American women prisoners in a foreign country. Sex and action.

Director: Gerardo de Leon | Stars: Judith Brown, Roberta Collins, Jennifer Gan, Pam Grier

Votes: 1,938

9. Nico, 1988 (2017)

R | 93 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The last year of singer Nico's life, as she tours and grapples with addiction and personal demons.

Director: Susanna Nicchiarelli | Stars: Trine Dyrholm, John Gordon Sinclair, Anamaria Marinca, Sandor Funtek

Votes: 2,064 | Gross: $0.07M

10. 6 Balloons (2018)

TV-MA | 74 min | Drama

A woman (Jacobson) learns her brother (Franco) has relapsed on heroin.

Director: Marja-Lewis Ryan | Stars: Abbi Jacobson, Dave Franco, Charlotte Carel, Madeline Carel

Votes: 4,495

11. Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)

TV-MA | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Musician Cat Power narrates this documentary on Janis Joplin's evolution into a star from letters that Joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators.

Director: Amy Berg | Stars: Cat Power, Janis Joplin, Karleen Bennett, Laura Joplin

Votes: 5,641 | Gross: $0.41M

12. Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Sport

When a charismatic teenager falters under constant pressure from his parents and school, he makes a potentially deadly mistake, when he meets Molly, a carefree young woman who gets him to start using heroin, his world slowly falls apart.

Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: Jonathan Jackson, JoBeth Williams, Carly Pope, Robin Dunne

Votes: 585

13. Let No Man Write My Epitaph (1960)

Approved | 105 min | Crime, Drama

In this sequel to "Knock On Any Door", the residents of a Chicago tenement building band together to insure that the son of Nick Romano does not follow in his father's footsteps...to the electric chair.

Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Burl Ives, Shelley Winters, James Darren, Jean Seberg

Votes: 590

14. Stakeout on Dope Street (1958)

Approved | 83 min | Crime, Drama

This crime drama follows three teenagers who find a fortune in pure heroin lost by a gang of dope peddlers during a gun battle with the police.

Director: Irvin Kershner | Stars: Yale Wexler, Jonathan Haze, Steven Marlo, Abby Dalton

Votes: 489

15. The Hard Road (1973)

R | 85 min | Drama

The cautionary tale of 17-year-old Sherman Oaks high-schooler Pam Banner, who has a baby out of wedlock. The baby is adopted, but Pam's too embarrassed to return to school, so her dad gets ... See full summary »

Director: Gary Graver | Stars: Connie Nelson, John Alderman, Catherine Howard, Gary Kent

Votes: 157

16. The Prayer (2018)

107 min | Drama

Thomas is a drug addict. In an effort to put an end to his habit, he joins a community of former addicts who live isolated in the mountains and use prayer as a way to cure themselves.

Director: Cédric Kahn | Stars: Anthony Bajon, Damien Chapelle, Alex Brendemühl, Louise Grinberg

Votes: 1,285

17. Wild Youth (1960)

Approved | 73 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Three teenage criminals break out of juvenile prison and head south to Mexico.

Director: John F. Schreyer | Stars: Robert Hutton, John Goddard, Carol Ohmart, Clancy Cooper

Votes: 144

18. Razzia (1955)

105 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Henri, the Man from Nantes, comes back to his country after a successful stay in the United States, where he was working for Liski, the drug dealer. With the fame of being a tough guy ... See full summary »

Director: Henri Decoin | Stars: Jean Gabin, Marcel Dalio, Lino Ventura, Albert Rémy

Votes: 1,312

19. H (1990)

94 min | Drama

Two junkies lock themselves in an underground apartment in a desperate attempt to wean themselves off heroin.

Director: Darrell Wasyk | Stars: Martin Neufeld, Pascale Montpetit, Ingrid Veninger, Bruce Beaton

Votes: 171

20. The Terrible Truth (1951)

10 min | Drama, Short

A Juvenile Court judge is at a loss to understand why so many of America's youths are marijuana addicts, so he decides to investigate on his own. He visits Phyllis, a high school senior and... See full summary »

Star: William B. McKesson

Votes: 245

21. The Ibogaine Safari (2014)

38 min | Documentary, Short

South Africa is a waste land of addiction with a drug consumption rate twice the worlds norm. Witbank in Mpumalanga has the highest density of heroin addicts in the country. Film maker ... See full summary »

Stars: Matthew Brink, Peter James, Juan le Roux, Simon Loxton

22. Addiction (II) (2011)

Not Rated | Short, Drama

Jessica, currently going through withdrawal cold turkey is confronted by her dealer.

Director: Greg Pomes | Stars: Amanda Evans, Michael Schiavo

23. Ministry: Just One Fix (1992 Music Video)

4 min | Short, Music

The music video for Ministry's "Just One Fix", which shows the horrors of heroin addiction.

Director: Peter Christopherson | Stars: Paul Barker, William S. Burroughs, Al Jourgensen, Ministry

24. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 3: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (2003)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Three years later; CTU receives a threat that Mexican drug lord Hector Salazar is planning on releasing a deadly contagious virus in LA unless Jack gets his brother Ramone Salazar out of ... See full summary »

Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Reiko Aylesworth

Votes: 1,594

25. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 3: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (2003)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

After Goss' infected body is dropped at the hospital Jack and Chase begin to trace his last known locations while CTU tries to figure out how the virus is gonna be unleashed to the public at large. Once they figure out it's gonna be spread through cocaine shipments CTU begins to track down drug dealers in East LA. President Palmer considers canceling the debate.

Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Reiko Aylesworth

Votes: 1,396

26. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 3: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (2003)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Tony and one of Salazar's cronies close in on a young drug trafficker who may be unknowingly carrying the virus. Jack informs Kyle Singer's parents that he may be infected. Wayne becomes ... See full summary »

Director: Ian Toynton | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Reiko Aylesworth

Votes: 1,383

27. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 3: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (2003)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Jack tries to regain the Salazars' trust when they make it to Mexico. President Palmer is angry with Tony over being left out of a secret operation. Chase is captured by Salazar's men.

Director: Ian Toynton | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Reiko Aylesworth

Votes: 1,330

28. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 3: 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (2004)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A snag in the sale of the virus leads the Salazars to question Jack's motivations and as a result they put his allegiances to the test. Claudia works to help Chase escape after Jack informs... See full summary »

Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Elisha Cuthbert, Carlos Bernard, Reiko Aylesworth

Votes: 1,321

29. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Love Rivals (1999)

TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama

Rachel is besotted with Fenner and asks him if they will still be able to see each other when she is released from prison. She gives him a love letter but he destroys it.

Director: Laurence Moody | Stars: Lara Cazalet, Jane Lowe, Helen Fraser, Simone Lahbib

Votes: 58

30. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Tug of Love (2000)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama

Zandra gives birth and battles with her addiction, putting her future with her baby at risk, she climbs on to the roof in protest. Fenner gets his feet under the table as Wing Governor only... See full summary »

Director: Mike Adams | Stars: Mandana Jones, Joe Shaw, Jack Ellis, Roland Oliver

Votes: 50

31. Barnaby Jones (1973–1980)
Episode: The Loose Connection (1973)

60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

What's the perfect heroin-smuggling plot? Hide it in the radiator of a car owned by a tourist above suspicion--Barnaby Jones. When the shipment is replaced by sugar, Barnaby finds himself ... See full summary »

Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Lloyd Bochner, Christine Belford

Votes: 118

32. Harry O (1973–1976)
Episode: Street Games (1975)

52 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When a drug addicted street waif witnesses a murder, she is forced to flee for her life. Harry is hired by her mother to find her before the killers do.

Director: Richard Lang | Stars: David Janssen, Anthony Zerbe, Maureen McCormick, Claudette Nevins

Votes: 46

33. Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode: Sweeter Than Life (1975)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

During a family party, Kojak's camera was stolen. When it turns up at a murder scene, Kojak discovers his nephew is an addict and was somehow involved. He pays a former boxer to oversee his... See full summary »

Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas

Votes: 139

34. Medical Center (1969–1976)
Episode: The Crooked Circle (1969)

60 min | Drama

A college student about to undergo surgery for an abdominal condition is also addicted to shooting up methamphetamine (speed).

Director: Vincent Sherman | Stars: Chad Everett, James Daly, Tim Considine, Charlotte Stewart

Votes: 21

35. Dan August (1970–1971)
Episode: Love Is a Nickel Bag (1970)

60 min | Crime, Drama

A teenage boy fatally overdoses at a wild party. In order to find the drug supplier, Dan 'sweats out' the heroin-addicted host of the party in an attempt to gain information.

Director: George McCowan | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Norman Fell, Richard Anderson, Ned Romero

Votes: 33

36. Shantaram (2022)
Episode: Down and Out (2022)

TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

A desperate Lin needs new documents as his friendship with Prabhu grows. Karla reveals Lisa's secret and wrestles with her feelings for Lin.

Director: Bharat Nalluri | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Fayssal Bazzi, Sujaya Dasgupta, Antonia Desplat

Votes: 655

37. Decoy (1957–1958)
Episode: Dream Fix (1957)

26 min | Crime, Drama

Casey poses as a nurse in a sanatorium to trace the source of a stream of illegal narcotics.

Director: Teddy Sills | Stars: Beverly Garland, Phyllis Newman, Les Damon, Simon Oakland

Votes: 46

38. Pistol (2022)
Episode: Track 6: Who Killed Bambi? (2022)

TV-MA | Biography, Drama, Music

Malcolm believes the Sex Pistols have become too much like a rock band. Johnny leaves the group and is replaced by Sid as lead singer. Sid is suspected of murdering Nancy in New York City.

Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Toby Wallace, Anson Boon, Louis Partridge, Sydney Chandler

Votes: 274

39. The New Look (2024– )
Episode: I Love You Most of All (2024)

TV-MA | Biography, Drama, History

Carmel Snow, a renowned editor sees an opportunity to revive Coco's career. Meanwhile, Christian navigates expectations from his family.

Director: Helen Shaver | Stars: Ben Mendelsohn, Juliette Binoche, Maisie Williams, Emily Mortimer

Votes: 172

40. Switched at Birth (2011–2017)
Episode: Love Seduces Innocence, Pleasure Entraps, and Remorse Follows (2014)

TV-14 | 40 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Bay enlists Tank's help to prove Emmett is being "catfished." Daphne rises above her fear to help someone from her past.

Director: Steve Miner | Stars: Sean Berdy, Lucas Grabeel, Katie Leclerc, Vanessa Marano

Votes: 99

41. Aquarius (2015–2016)
Episode: While My Guitar Gently Weeps (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Manson's search for the missing Emma Karn leads him to Hodiak's doorstep and the two spend some unexpected time together. Hodiak pieces together a unique set of clues leading him to some unlikely murder suspects.

Director: Nelson McCormick | Stars: David Duchovny, Grey Damon, Gethin Anthony, Brían F. O'Byrne

Votes: 198

42. Travelers (2016–2018)
Episode: Room 101 (2016)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Marcy, Carly, Trever and Philip are abducted and interrogated by an unseen captor.

Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Eric McCormack, MacKenzie Porter, Nesta Cooper, Jared Abrahamson

Votes: 1,461

43. Heroin: Face of Addiction (2016–2017)
Episode: Heroin: Face of Addiction (2016)

17 min | Documentary, Short

Heroin addiction has caused an unprecedented surge in overdoses, deaths and crime in Sandusky County since 2013. Addicts, their families and law enforcement tell stories of lives ripped apart from heroin addiction.

Director: Molly Corfman | Stars: Colton Musser, Richie Webber, Kyle Wyss

44. Heroin: Face of Addiction (2016–2017)
Episode: Richie's Story: From Heroin to Hope (2016)

12 min | Documentary, Short

Richie Webber, 24, of Clyde was a high school track star and good student, until he broke his arm playing football and was prescribed painkillers.

Director: Molly Corfman | Stars: Richie Webber, Cindy Weller, Kyle Wyss

45. Heroin: Face of Addiction (2016–2017)
Episode: Mother's Fight: Saving Son from Heroin (2016)

6 min | Documentary, Short

Theresa Musser of Fremont watched her son, Colton, struggle with heroin addiction, checking every morning to see if he was still alive.

Director: Molly Corfman | Stars: Colton Musser, Theresa Musser

46. Heroin: Face of Addiction (2016–2017)
Episode: Heroin Overdoses: Flirting with Death (2016)

15 min | Documentary, Short

First responders, recovering heroin addicts and law enforcement explain what physically happens during an overdose, reasons why overdoses happen, and resulting legal issues.

Director: Molly Corfman | Stars: Jeff Jackson, John Marcson, Richie Webber, Kyle Wyss

47. Heroin: Face of Addiction (2016–2017)
Episode: Remembering Bryce: Heroin Takes a Life (2016)

5 min | Documentary, Short

Bryce Williamson had a funny, sarcastic wit and a good heart. Although he became addicted to heroin, his family supported him through rehab and he was one year sober. Then, at 23, he used just one more time.

Director: Molly Corfman | Stars: Bralyn Gregg, Brittany Hatfield, Richie Webber

48. Heroin: Face of Addiction (2016–2017)
Episode: Heroin Addicts' Kids: Trapped Innocents (2016)

11 min | Documentary, Short

Kids struggle with the fallout of parent's heroin addictions. Social workers and the court system talk about the impact.

Director: Molly Corfman | Stars: Melanie Allen, Jim Ellis, Brad Smith, Tami Ward

49. Heroin: Face of Addiction (2016–2017)
Episode: Heroin Crime: Living at the Breaking Point (2016)

14 min | Documentary, Short

Recovering addicts and law enforcement tell stories of living deep in heroin addiction and the resulting crimes.

Director: Molly Corfman | Stars: Monti Campbell, Steve Gilkerson, Jason Kiddey, Brian Weaver

50. Heroin: Face of Addiction (2016–2017)
Episode: Dustin's Story: Officer Poked by Heroin Needle (2016)

3 min | Documentary, Short

Officer Dustin Nowak responded to a call of suspected drug activity on the east side of Fremont. After he surprised a woman shooting up drugs in a vehicle, his life changed forever.

Director: Molly Corfman | Star: Dustin Nowak