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    Lotte 2016 POSTER

    Lotte

    2016

    German

    5.6

    2

    Action

    alcoholism

    berlin, germany

    chance encounter

    Drama

    fear of commitment

    female protagonist

    nurse

    Julius Schultheiß Julius Schultheiß Director Zita Aretz Zita Aretz as Greta Karin Hanczewski Karin Hanczewski as Lotte Christine Knispel Christine Knispel as Sabine Marc Benjamin Puch Marc Benjamin Puch as Wim
    Lotte is impulsive, rough around the edges and leads a colourful life on the streets of Berlin, stumbling from man to man, flat to flat and bar to bar. A brief encounter with a young girl, Greta, turns her life upside down. Lotte realises she will not be able to run away this time.
    Fat City 1972 POSTER

    Fat City

    1972

    English

    7.2

    11

    100%

    83%

    Action

    alcoholism

    boxer

    california

    Drama

    over-the-hill fighter

    Sport

    sports

    transporter

    John Huston John Huston Director Bill Riddle Bill Riddle as Boxer Jeff Bridges Jeff Bridges as Ernie Nicholas Colasanto Nicholas Colasanto as Ruben Stacy Keach Stacy Keach as Tully
    Two men, working as professional boxers, come to blows when their careers each begin to take opposite momentum.
    Trees Lounge 1996 POSTER

    Trees Lounge

    1996

    English

    7.1

    15

    81%

    79%

    Action

    alcohol

    alcoholism

    Comedy

    Drama

    drinking

    ice cream man  

    ice cream truck

    uncle niece relationship

    Steve Buscemi Steve Buscemi Director Lawrence Gilliard Jr. Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as James Steve Buscemi Steve Buscemi as Tommy Seymour Cassel Seymour Cassel as Uncle Al Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson as Wendell
    Tommy has lost his job, his love and his life. He lives in a small apartment above the Trees Lounge, a bar which he frequents along with a few other regulars without lives. He gets a job driving an ice cream truck and ends up getting involved with the seventeen-year-old niece of his ex-girlfriend. This gets him into serious trouble with her father.
    All We Have 2021 POSTER

    All We Have

    2021

    English

    5.6

    3

    Action

    alcoholism

    Drama

    janitor

    memory

    romance

    Romance

    tucson, arizona

    university

    Edgar Ybarra Edgar Ybarra Director Keith Lopez Keith Lopez as Figure #4 Steve Willis Steve Willis as Graduation Attendee Ray C. Merrill Ray C. Merrill as Wedding & Funeral Attendee Paul Loh Paul Loh as Wedding & Funeral Attendee
    When Andres and Natalia met by accident, she wasn't impressed. In time they gravitated toward each other. But Paulo, a troubling figure from Natalia's past felt otherwise.
    Love Steaks 2013 POSTER

    Love Steaks

    2013

    German

    6.2

    1

    45%

    45%

    Action

    alcoholism

    chef

    Comedy

    coming of age

    Drama

    hotel

    luxury hotel

    masseur

    Romance

    Jakob Lass Jakob Lass Director Franz Rogowski Franz Rogowski as Clemens Pollozek Kerstin Abendroth Kerstin Abendroth as Fr Abendroth / Personalchefin-HR Manager Lana Cooper Lana Cooper as Lara Schmelzing Daniel Alznauer Daniel Alznauer as SPA Manegerin / manager
    Clemens works as a masseur, Lara as a cook, but their clientele is the same: the guests of a luxury hotel. As sparks begin to fly between the two, his sensitivity clashes with her more fiery temperament—opposites attract, but harmony is nowhere in sight.
    Adult Interference 2017 POSTER

    Adult Interference

    2017

    English

    4.5

    1

    Action

    alcoholism

    american football

    childhood

    Comedy

    friendship

    Stefanie Black Stefanie Black Director Mike Vogel Mike Vogel as Brock Christine Woods Christine Woods as Laura Brandon Hirsch Brandon Hirsch as Officer Wilson Matt Barr Matt Barr as Zuber Driver
    When he's sentenced to 90 days of house arrest, Bo meets Elliot, the awkward kid who lives across the street. While bonding over football, these unlikely friends teach each other a little bit about growing up and what it means to be a man.
    Two Weeks in Another Town 1962 POSTER

    Two Weeks in Another Town

    1962

    English

    6.4

    2

    89%

    61%

    Action

    alcoholism

    Drama

    dubbing actor

    infidelity

    movie business

    redemption

    rome, italy

    Vincente Minnelli Vincente Minnelli Director John Indrisano John Indrisano as Bouncer Claire Trevor Claire Trevor as Clara Kruger George Hamilton George Hamilton as Davie Drew Edward G. Robinson Edward G. Robinson as Maurice Kruger
    After spending three years in an asylum, a washed-up actor views a minor assignment from his old director in Rome as a chance for personal and professional redemption.
    The Rack Pack 2016 POSTER

    The Rack Pack

    2016

    English

    7.0

    2

    alcoholism

    cocaine

    Comedy

    docudrama

    Drama

    insult

    Sport

    sports

    television producer

    Brian Welsh Brian Welsh Director Luke Treadaway Luke Treadaway as Alex Higgins Kevin Bishop Kevin Bishop as Barry Hearn Daniel Fearn Daniel Fearn as Robbo John Sessions John Sessions as Ted Lowe
    The 1980s snooker rivalry between Alex “Hurricane” Higgins and Steve “The Nugget” Davis, two very different personalities who helped popularise the sport on TV.
    Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic 1975 POSTER

    Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic

    1975

    English

    6.4

    6

    Action

    alcoholic

    alcoholism

    babysitter

    divorce

    Drama

    Richard Donner Richard Donner Director Kathy O'Dare Kathy O'Dare as Glee Club Director Mark Hamill Mark Hamill as Ken Newkirk Linda Blair Linda Blair as Sarah Travis Sheila Larken Sheila Larken as Vice Principal
    Finding herself unable to cope with the divorce of her parents and the stress of daily life, 15-year-old Sarah Travis starts drinking in secret. At first, alcohol provides comfort and release. Then it sends her life spiraling out of control.
    Night Vision 1997 POSTER

    Night Vision

    1997

    English

    4.1

    9

    alcoholism

    cop

    Crime

    Drama

    infidelity

    serial killer

    stalker

    Thriller

    video surveillance

    Gil Bettman Gil Bettman Director Randal Reeder Randal Reeder as Big Boy Willie Gault Willie Gault as FBI Agent Coleman Frank Pesce Frank Pesce as Mike Mahoney Robert Forster Robert Forster as Teak Taylor
    A psycho serial killer who videotapes each of his bloody conquests is on the loose, and it's up to alcoholic motorcycle cop Dak and his new tough-as-nails partner, Kristen, to bring him to justice. But as the body count increases, so does the danger.
    Dalecarlians 2004 POSTER

    Dalecarlians

    2004

    Swedish

    6.4

    2

    alcoholism

    birthday

    Comedy

    countryside

    Drama

    family reunion

    sibling relationship

    sweden

    Maria Blom Maria Blom Director Kajsa Ernst Kajsa Ernst as Eivor Maja Andersson Maja Andersson as Ida Martin Heningsson Martin Heningsson as Johan Sofia Helin Sofia Helin as Mia
    Mia returns from Stockholm to her parents' home in a small town in Dalecarlia (Dalarna) to celebrate her father's 70th birthday. Her elder sisters Eivor and Gunilla welcome her, but their different lifestyles prevent them from really communicating. The tension builds, and the party that should be a celebration turns out to be a turning point for the family and their friends
    Risky Drinking 2016 POSTER

    Risky Drinking

    2016

    English

    6.6

    alcohol

    alcoholic drink

    alcoholism

    alcohol problems

    Documentary

    relationship problems

    social documentary

    Perri Peltz Perri Peltz Director Amanda Mount Amanda Mount as Healthy Emmie Healthy Emmie as Nutritionist Rhonda Baber Crone Rhonda Baber Crone as Self
    Are you a risky drinker? Nearly 70% of American adults drink alcohol and nearly 1/3 of them engage in problem drinking at some point in their lives. Produced with The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Risky Drinking is a no-holds-barred look at a national epidemic through the intimate stories of four people whose drinking dramatically affects their relationships.
    Tender Mercies 1983 POSTER

    Tender Mercies

    1983

    English

    7.3

    18

    82%

    81%

    Action

    alcoholism

    country music

    Drama

    guitar

    Music

    oscar-nominated

    southern baptist

    texas

    Bruce Beresford Bruce Beresford Director Jerry Jones Jerry Jones as Country Man Wilford Brimley Wilford Brimley as Harry Robert Duvall Robert Duvall as Mac Sledge Ellen Barkin Ellen Barkin as Sue Anne
    Alchoholic former country singer Mac Sledge makes friends with a young widow and her son. The friendship enables him to find inspiration to resume his career.
    Ten Nights in a Barroom 1926 POSTER

    Ten Nights in a Barroom

    1926

    English

    6.2

    3

    Action

    alcoholism

    barroom life

    Drama

    parent child relationship

    redemption

    Roy Calnek Roy Calnek Director William J. Milton William J. Milton as Alfred Romaine W.R. Johnson W.R. Johnson as Judge Hammond Edgar Moore Edgar Moore as Sample Swichel Reginald Hoffer Reginald Hoffer as Wm. Carr
    A man pursues the vice lord who killed his daughter, but his journey leads to self-discovery and the desire for a better life.
    Look in Any Window 1961 POSTER

    Look in Any Window

    1961

    English

    5.4

    1

    Action

    alcoholism

    Drama

    family relationships

    William Alland William Alland Director Carole Mathews Carole Mathews as Betty Lowell Paul Anka Paul Anka as Craig Fowler Gigi Perreau Gigi Perreau as Eileen Lowell Jack Cassidy Jack Cassidy as Gareth Lowell
    A teenager's parents finally realize how bad their home life is when their son is arrested for prowling.
    The Sun Also Rises 1957 POSTER

    The Sun Also Rises

    1957

    English

    6.2

    1

    37%

    37%

    Action

    alcoholism

    barcelona, spain

    based on novel or book

    bullfighting

    Drama

    journalism

    paris, france

    Henry King Henry King Director Henry Daniell Henry Daniell as Doctor Ava Gardner Ava Gardner as Lady Brett Ashley Errol Flynn Errol Flynn as Mike Campbell Mel Ferrer Mel Ferrer as Robert Cohn
    A group of disillusioned American expatriate writers live a dissolute, hedonistic lifestyle in 1920's France and Spain.
    One for the Road 2009 POSTER

    One for the Road

    2009

    French

    6.6

    alcoholism

    Drama

    drinking

    family

    french cinema

    life lessons

    rehabilitation centre

    Philippe Godeau Philippe Godeau Director Eric Naggar Eric Naggar as Gunther François Cluzet François Cluzet as Hervé Chabalier Lionnel Astier Lionnel Astier as Jean-Marie Mélanie Thierry Mélanie Thierry as Magali
    Herve, the head of a press agency, is traveling fast down a road headed in only one direction: self-destruction. He is an alcoholic, and his drinking is wrecking his marriage, family and career. In desperation and still in denial, he checks into a detox clinic in Geneva, his last-chance saloon. There he meets a group of fellow sufferers and one person in particular, a young woman named Magali, who help him to see life other than through the bottom of an empty bottle.
    Wah-Wah 2005 POSTER

    Wah-Wah

    2005

    English

    6.7

    3

    54%

    63%

    1960s

    adultery

    alcoholism

    brain tumor

    Comedy

    divorce

    Drama

    swaziland

    Richard E. Grant Richard E. Grant Director Julie Walters Julie Walters as Gwen Traherne Celia Imrie Celia Imrie as Lady Riva Hardwick Nicholas Hoult Nicholas Hoult as Ralph Compton - 14 years Emily Watson Emily Watson as Ruby Compton
    Set at the end of the 1960s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from United Kingdom, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents' traumatic separation, till he's 14.
    Love of Siam 2007 POSTER

    Love of Siam

    2007

    Thai

    7.7

    8

    Action

    alcoholism

    bangkok, thailand

    childhood friends

    Drama

    lgbt

    missing child

    Mystery

    Romance

    treasure hunt

    Chookiat Sakveerakul Chookiat Sakveerakul Director Tle Taveesak Phetpraneenukul Tle Taveesak Phetpraneenukul as Jeng Sinjai Plengpanich Sinjai Plengpanich as Sunee Mario Maurer Mario Maurer as Tong Chookiat Sakveerakul Chookiat Sakveerakul as Ying's Brother
    Best friends as children, Mew and Tong run into each other years later as young men and find they have unexpected feelings for each other.
    Primrose Path 1940 POSTER

    Primrose Path

    1940

    English

    6.8

    4

    67%

    67%

    Action

    alcoholism

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    marriage

    Music

    Mystery

    poverty

    prostitution

    Romance

    Gregory La Cava Gregory La Cava Director Bobby Barber Bobby Barber as Benny - Man in Diner Nestor Paiva Nestor Paiva as Bluebell Manager Charlie Hall Charlie Hall as Man in Diner Edgar Dearing Edgar Dearing as Motorcycle Policeman
    Ellie Mae lives on Primrose Hill with her good-hearted and fancy free mother, her drunken father, her younger sister and a mean-spirited grandmother. The Hill is not a good part of town, however. When she meets and falls for a hard-working man, they marry and she hides her past from him. When he discovers the truth it jeopardizes their marriage.
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