Movies About BPD

From Michel Gondry, starring Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson, Gerry Robert Byrne
Rated R

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 romantic science fiction comedy-drama film written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry. The film follows a couple, played by Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, who have undergone a procedure to erase each other from their memories when their relationship turns sour. As the memories are erased, their emotions start to resurface, and they begin to realize the importance of their past relationship. The film explores the fragility of memory and the complexity of love. It is a dreamlike journey into the depths of the human mind and heart, and a reflection on the sorrow of lost love.

From Oliver Hirschbiegel, starring Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Ulrich Matthes, Juliane Köhler
Rated R

Downfall is a German-language historical drama film released in 2004 directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel and written by its producer, Bernd Eichinger. The film stars Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Corinna Harfouch, Ulrich Matthes, and Juliane Köhler. The story focuses on the last days of Adolf Hitler's rule of Nazi Germany in 1945. It takes place in Hitler's underground bunker in Berlin, where he and a small number of his closest aides and advisors are hiding from the advancing Red Army. Hitler is shown as a deeply troubled and delusional leader, out of touch with reality and increasingly paranoid. The film follows the events leading up to Hitler's suicide (which is not shown) as he desperately attempts to make a last stand against the overwhelming Russian forces. Other principal characters include his secretary Traudl Junge, his doctor Theodor Morell, his personal chef Constanze Manziarly, and his propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. The film is noted for its accurate and detailed portrayal of the final days of the Third Reich and its leaders, and has been critically acclaimed and nominated for several awards. It was also a major success at the box office, becoming one

From David Fincher, starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry
Rated R

Gone Girl is a 2014 American psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and based on the novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn. The film stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, and Carrie Coon. On the day of their fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Affleck) comes home to find that his wife, Amy (Pike), has gone missing. The police and media assume he is involved in her disappearance and focus their investigation on him. Nick begins to suspect that Amy is alive, and as the search for her continues, the truth of their marriage is exposed and Nick's trustworthiness is called into question. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Amy is playing a much more complex game than anyone can guess.

From David Lynch, starring Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Jeanne Bates
Rated R

Mulholland Drive is a psychological thriller directed by David Lynch. The film follows two women, Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) and Rita (Laura Harring), as they become entangled in a surreal web of secrets, lies, and deception. After surviving a car crash, Rita becomes amnesiac and is taken in by Betty, who is an aspiring actress. As the two investigate Rita's identity, they soon find themselves embroiled in a Hollywood conspiracy involving a failed movie production, a seductive film director, and a sinister mobster. As the mystery unravels, the audience is taken on a wild ride full of unexpected twists and turns, with a dreamlike atmosphere and jarring, unsettling imagery. In the end, the truth behind the story remains unclear, leaving the audience with a lasting impression of mystery and unease.

From Rob Reiner, starring James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen
Rated R

Misery is a 1990 psychological horror film directed by Rob Reiner, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. The film follows the story of novelist Paul Sheldon (James Caan), who is rescued from a car crash by his "number one fan" Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates). After nursing him back to health, Annie reveals she is a psychopath and holds him captive in her home in the mountains of Colorado. She forces him to write a novel she has envisioned, threatening him with violence if he fails to comply. As Paul tries to escape, Annie's mental state begins to unravel, leading to a tense and terrifying conclusion.

From Jaco Van Dormael, starring Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, Diane Kruger, Linh-Dan Pham
Rated R

Mr. Nobody is a 2009 science fiction drama film directed by Jaco Van Dormael. The film follows the life story of Nemo Nobody, a 118-year-old man who is the last mortal on Earth after the human race has achieved quasi-immortality due to scientific advances. The story follows Nemo as he reflects on his past life decisions and the paths his life could have taken if he had made different choices. The film explores themes of love, regret, destiny, and memory. Through a series of flashbacks and nonlinear narrative, the film examines the power of choice and its influence on a person's life.

From David O. Russell, starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver
Rated R

Silver Linings Playbook is a heartwarming comedy-drama directed by David O. Russell and starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. After spending eight months in a mental institution, Pat Solatano (Cooper) moves back in with his parents to rebuild his life. He meets Tiffany (Lawrence), a young widow who is also struggling to put her life back together. Pat and Tiffany form a unique friendship, and Tiffany helps Pat re-discover his ambitions. Together, Pat and Tiffany embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning to find the silver linings in their lives.

From Marc Webb, starring Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Geoffrey Arend, Chloë Grace Moretz
Rated PG-13

500 Days of Summer is a romantic comedy-drama directed by Marc Webb and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. The story follows Tom Hansen, an aspiring architect, who falls in love with Summer Finn, a free-spirited young woman who does not believe in monogamous relationships. The film follows the couple's 500-day relationship, from the initial first date to their eventual separation. Throughout the film, Tom and Summer experience the highs and lows of a modern relationship, with Tom learning to come to terms with his own unrequited love while Summer struggles to decide if she wants to be in a committed relationship. The movie ultimately shows how relationships can be complex and life-changing, even when they aren't meant to last forever.

From Joel Schumacher, starring Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey, Rachel Ticotin
Rated R

Falling Down is a 1993 American thriller drama film directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Ebbe Roe Smith. The film stars Michael Douglas as William "D-Fens" Foster, a divorced, unemployed former defense engineer who has recently moved to Los Angeles. After a series of incidents in which he is confronted by racism, economic inequality, and other forms of injustice, Foster begins to violently lash out against the people and institutions around him. The film follows his progress as he leaves the city, pursued by a determined police officer (Robert Duvall). Falling Down was a box office success, grossing over $50 million, but it also drew criticism for its perceived racial undertones.

From Stephen Frears, starring Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Swoosie Kurtz
Rated R

Dangerous Liaisons is a 1988 period drama film directed by Stephen Frears, based on the 1782 French novel of the same name by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. The film stars Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman, and Keanu Reeves. The story follows the Marquise de Merteuil (Close) and the Vicomte de Valmont (Malkovich), a pair of wealthy, amoral French aristocrats who engage in a complex game of sexual manipulation and blackmail in order to satisfy their own selfish and depraved desires. The Marquise encourages Valmont to seduce the virtuous Madame de Tourvel (Pfeiffer) in order to gain her as his lover and to reduce her to a state of despair. Valmont also attempts to seduce the naive and innocent Cecile de Volanges (Thurman) on behalf of the Marquise. The film is a classic tale of betrayal and deceit, with a satisfying twist ending. It showcases some of the best performances from its talented cast, and is an excellent example of a classic period drama.

From Gregg Araki, starring Brady Corbet, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elisabeth Shue, Chase Ellison
Rated Unrated

Mysterious Skin is a 2004 American independent coming-of-age drama film directed by Gregg Araki, who also wrote and produced the film. It is based on Scott Heim's 1995 novel of the same name. The film follows two pre-adolescent boys who are sexually abused by their baseball coach, and how it affects them in their adulthood. Eight-year-old Brian Lackey (Chase Ellison) is a shy, withdrawn and obsessively orderly boy who believes he was abducted by aliens. Neil McCormick (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a sexually precocious, out and proud teen who turns to prostitution to cope with his troubled past. Both boys eventually discover the truth about their shared history, and must confront the consequences of the abuse they suffered.

From Alan J. Pakula, starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Peter MacNicol, Rita Karin
Rated R

"Sophie's Choice" is a 1982 drama film directed by Alan J. Pakula, starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, and Peter MacNicol. The film is set in 1947 Brooklyn and tells the story of Sophie Zawistowski (Streep), a Polish immigrant and Holocaust survivor, who struggles to survive in a new country while dealing with the psychological trauma of her past. Sophie is forced to make a wrenching decision when a Nazi guard gives her an ultimatum: to choose which of her two children will live and which one will die. The film was critically acclaimed, earning Streep an Academy Award for Best Actress. It is considered a classic of Holocaust literature and cinema that raises questions about choice, guilt, responsibility, and redemption.

From Stephen Daldry, starring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Stephen Dillane
Rated PG-13

The Hours is a 2002 drama directed by Stephen Daldry and written by David Hare, based on the novel of the same name by Michael Cunningham. It follows the lives of three women from different eras; Virginia Woolf, played by Nicole Kidman, and two other characters whose lives are affected by her novel Mrs. Dalloway. Clarissa Vaughan, played by Meryl Streep, is a modern-day woman in New York City who is planning a party for her friend and former lover, Richard, who is dying of AIDS. Laura Brown, played by Julianne Moore, is a housewife in 1950s Los Angeles whose life is slowly being suffocated by her marriage and the demands of motherhood. The three stories interweave, with each one relating to the other in some way, as the film explores the power of literature and how it can affect our lives.

From Michael Haneke, starring Isabelle Huppert, Annie Girardot, Benoît Magimel, Susanne Lothar
Rated R

The Piano Teacher is a 2001 psychological drama directed by Michael Haneke. Set in Vienna, Austria, the film focuses on the relationship between piano professor Erika Kohut, played by Isabelle Huppert, and her student, Walter Klemmer, played by Benoît Magimel. Erika is a repressed and emotionally unstable woman who lives with her domineering mother and has an unhealthy obsession with her student. Walter is a young piano prodigy who is determined to make Erika his mentor and become the best pianist in the world. After a series of escalating flirtations and misunderstandings, Erika and Walter's relationship reaches a boiling point as they both obsessively pursue each other, leading to a shocking climax. The Piano Teacher is an intense psychological drama that explores desire, control, and powerlessness in an unflinching and daring way. It was widely praised upon its release, garnering numerous awards and accolades, including the Grand Prix at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival.

From Richard Eyre, starring Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench, Andrew Simpson, Tom Georgeson
Rated R

From Jean-Jacques Beineix, starring Jean-Hugues Anglade, Béatrice Dalle, Gérard Darmon, Consuelo De Haviland
Rated Unrated

From James Mangold, starring Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea DuVall, Brittany Murphy
Rated R

From Patty Jenkins, starring Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Lee Tergesen
Rated R

From Terry Zwigoff, starring Steve Buscemi, Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, Brad Renfro
Rated R

From Steve McQueen, starring Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Lucy Walters
Rated NC-17

From Ryan Fleck, starring Ryan Gosling, Anthony Mackie, Shareeka Epps, Jeff Lima
Rated R

From Peter Kosminsky, starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Renée Zellweger, Robin Wright, Alison Lohman
Rated PG-13

From Jon S. Baird, starring James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, Eddie Marsan, Imogen Poots
Rated R

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn
Rated R

From Adrian Lyne, starring Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer, Ellen Latzen
Rated R