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- Safe (1995) The drama of Todd Haynes starring Julianne Moore, begins with an idyllic life as an housewife who apparently does not have many concerns or problems, but suddenly the story takes an unexpected turn because the protagonist convinces herself that she is being attacked by invisible pollutants.
- The headless woman (2008) This co-production by Lucrecia Martel could be considered as a masterpiece among all movies about anxiety. Its protagonist, Veronica, goes through a turning point in her life that drags her into a loop of worry.
- Amélie (2011) Little Amélie Poulain always played alone, even drawing faces in her hand that served as “puppets” or imagining strange beings that replaced the lack of friends.
- Opening night (1977) Directed by John Cassavetes and starring Gena Rowlands, it shows anxiety on and off stage. Myrtle Gordon is a veteran Broadway actress, whose confidence is undermined after a young fan dies in an accident.
- Girl, Interrupted
- Adaptation
- As Good as It Gets
- Safe
- The Aviator
- Black Swan
- The King’s Speech
- The Perks of Being A Wallflower
- What About Bob?
- Amelie
Check Price on Amazon Girl, Interruptedis not just a movie about anxiety, as it tackles other mental health illnesses as well. For instance, some of the characters are diagnosed with depression, anger management issues, and other types of personality disorders. Based on the bestselling memoir of Susanna Kaysen, the story revolves around a young Sus...
Check Price on Amazon Adaptation is a semi-fictionalized story about screenwriter Charlie Kaufman. The story revolves around the time he adapted Susan Orlean’s non-fiction book titled The Orchid Thiefinto a movie and struggled because of his writer’s block. The movie is only half true and includes a number of elements that did not really happen in ...
Check Price on Amazon Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety order that is “characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions).” Some examples of such repetitive behaviors include frequent handwashing, checking, organizing, and cleaning. Failing to do these “rituals” only raises th...
Check Price on Amazon If you enjoy psychological thrillers, you are in for a treat. Directed by Todd Haynes and starring Julianne Moore as Carol White, Safedepicts how anxiety sometimes breeds more anxiety. It shows how it is often difficult for people with this illness to cope, especially when they are unable to figure out what is causing their wo...
Check Price on Amazon The Aviatortells the story of a man who built his fortune by pioneering aviation and producing films, all while struggling with the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes, the main character of the story. The story focuses on his life from 1927 to 1947. It primarily tells t...
Check Price on Amazon Black Swanis the story of a ballerina named Nina (Natalie Portman) who struggles with psychological issues. It isn’t clear what mental disorder the movie is portraying, but most people believe that it is schizophrenia, a psychotic disorder that makes people act, think, and express their emotions through distorted reality. Some...
Check Price on Amazon Colin Firth plays King George VI in this historical drama film written by David Seidler and directed by Tom Hooper. He has a speech disorder (stuttering/stammering) that prevents him from achieving his dream of ruling the country. Because of this speech defect, he suffers from anxiety and a great fear of failure and rejection....
Check Price on Amazon The Perks of Being a Wallflowerstars Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller. It is the story of a teenage boy who struggles with a mental condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His anxiety date back to the death of his aunt (who had an accident) and his friend (who committed suicide). The movie summarizes ...
Check Price on Amazon If you are curious about the different phobias a person may have, What about Bobmight be the film for you. It portrays a number of mental illnesses, such as agoraphobia, hypochondriasis, and dependent personality disorder. This film stars Bill Murray as Bob Wiley, a patient suffering from a lot of psychological disorders. He i...
Check Price on Amazon Amelie is an excellent choice if you want to learn more about how people with social anxiety deal with their surroundings. Although considered a feel-good movie, the film clearly depicts what it is like to be anxious over the littlest of things. What is rather interesting about this movie is that Amelie learns how to let go of...
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- Punch-Drunk Love (2002) Punch-Drunk Love won Adam Sandler his first and only Golden Globe Nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy and should've won him a lot more.
- Black Swan (2010) Natalie Portman perfectly portrays ballet dancer Nina Sayers, who's battling psychological illness as she stars in a production of Swan Lake, in the psychological horror masterpiece Black Swan.
- Eighth Grade (2018) Comedian Bo Burnham made his directorial debut with the coming-of-age film Eighth Grade. While it may encompass typical coming-of-age factors like school parties and awkward conversations with parents, the film tackles more serious issues, exploring something that many teenagers in school find themselves wrapped up in, like anxiety, especially as it relates to technology and the internet.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) This 2012 coming-of-age drama has become one of the strongest movies about anxiety disorder in relation to younger generations.
Apr 13, 2023 · In this blog post, we will explore the captivating world of anxiety disorder movies, delving into how these films portray the struggles, challenges, and complexities of anxiety disorders with authenticity and sensitivity.
- Whiplash (2014) ★★★★ 3.4 out of 4 stars. From Damien Chazelle, starring Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser. Rated R. Whiplash is a 2014 critically acclaimed drama directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Miles Teller and J.K.
- A Beautiful Mind (2001) ★★★★ 3.3 out of 4 stars. From Ron Howard, starring Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer. Rated PG-13.
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) ★★★★ 3.2 out of 4 stars. From Directors: Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ke Huy Quan.
- Her (2013) ★★★★ 3.2 out of 4 stars. From Spike Jonze, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, Rooney Mara. Rated R. Her is a science fiction romance set in the near future about a man named Theodore, played by Joaquin Phoenix, who develops a relationship with an artificially intelligent computer operating system.
Jun 24, 2024 · Whether you’re looking for a challenging slow burn like Mass, an intense drama like Whiplash, an intricate heist like Bad Genius, or an erotic thriller like Thirst, get ready to see the whites on your knuckles as you go through our list of films below.
Jun 23, 2024 · A manic orange sprite voiced by Maya Hawke, Anxiety bumps out the old emotions and inadvertently wreaks havoc on Riley’s belief system and self-esteem as she tries to manage the stress of a ...
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