Addiction Recovery Movies

When a PhD student decides to document a real life sex addict for her dissertation in sex psychology, she becomes much more than a curious observer.

Nine artists—dancers, musicians, and visual artists—in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction are transformed by creativity in their...

Hope is an intimate portrait of a military family fractured by the invisible wounds of war. At its heart is Catherine, a decorated soldier and mother...

After his accident, Lucas quickly learns that his prescribed pain medication has become something much more than a means to a full recovery. The...

Chasing The Lion is the story of Lionel Sanders' ascent from drug abuse and mental illness to one of the best up-and-coming long-distance triathletes...

After the death of his brother and serving two years in prison, Joshua moves back in with his mom while under house arrest and is forced to address...

An inspiring feature documentary film about overcoming homelessness and addiction in the City of Los Angeles.

Award-winning war photographer Rita Leistner goes back to her roots as a tree planter in the wilderness of British Columbia, offering an inside take...

A Cristian educational film that tells the story of a former drug addict, Mark Lindley, and his recovery through finding God.

Four peoples’ lives are brought together by the opioid crisis in a small Georgia city. A seasoned firefighter saves the life of a young woman...

Gracenter is a recovery residence that offers a supportive and gently challenging program for women who wish to strengthen their early sobriety....

Documents 18 months in the lives of three crack addicts in Lowell, Massachusetts.

In the documentary, we follow twin brothers Mike and Chuck Rollins, former addicts who now work in addiction recovery. They know firsthand the...

The Business of Recovery examines the untold billions that are being made off of families in crisis. With little regulation or science, addiction...

Unveiling the harsh reality of substance use in Thunder Bay, Ontario, this universally themed documentary, told through personal narratives and...

Kidd was living the dream, starring in action movies, but after years of struggling with addiction his world came crashing down. That was 10 years...

Jones' inner demons threaten to take over her life unless she outruns the voices in her head and the ticking of time.

The Mirror Room is a 38-minute hybrid AI + human film by Malaysian artist Armen Jay. Part monologue, part memory ritual, this cinematic experience...

A writer battles addiction, exploring its impact on families. Torn between love and relentless cravings, he lives harrowing lives until realizing...