Movies About Schizophrenia On Netflix

From Milos Forman, starring Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Michael Berryman, Peter Brocco
Rated R

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a 1975 American drama film directed by Milos Forman, based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Ken Kesey. The movie follows Randle Patrick McMurphy, played by Jack Nicholson, a criminal who has been sentenced to a mental institution as a form of alternative to prison. Upon entering the hospital, McMurphy is shocked to find that the staff and inmates operate under the oppressive rule of Nurse Ratched. He quickly becomes a leader and inspiration among the patients, and begins to challenge the oppressive rules of the hospital. He forms a bond with the other inmates and leads them in acts of rebellion against the hospital staff. Ultimately, the story follows McMurphy’s journey of rebellion, and his attempts to break free from the oppressive control of the hospital.

From Gus Van Sant, starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård
Rated R

Good Will Hunting is a 1997 American drama film starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, and Stellan Skarsgård. Directed by Gus Van Sant, the film follows Will Hunting (Damon), a genius-level underestimating janitor at MIT who is struggling to find his place in the world. After being found by MIT professor Gerald Lambeau (Skarsgård), he begins to develop a relationship with a psychiatrist (Williams) and is challenged to finally take control of his life and pursue his true potential. Along the way, he meets a young woman (Minnie Driver) and falls in love, and comes to terms with his difficult past. Good Will Hunting is a story of triumph, courage, and the importance of following one's dreams.

From Ron Howard, starring Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer
Rated PG-13

A Beautiful Mind is a biographical drama based on the life of Nobel Prize-winning mathematician and economist John Forbes Nash, Jr. (played by Russell Crowe). The film follows Nash’s life from his days as a young graduate student at Princeton University, where his genius and unique approach to problem-solving earn him the respect of his peers, to his eventual downward spiral into paranoid schizophrenia and the resulting effects on his marriage and career. Throughout the film, Nash struggles to recognize his own illness while attempting to maintain his relationships with his family and colleagues. In the end, he triumphs over his inner demons and is eventually awarded the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work on game theory. Ultimately, A Beautiful Mind serves as a testament to the power of resilience and the healing power of love.

From Richard Kelly, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne
Rated R

Donnie Darko is a teenage outcast living in a suburban town in 1988 who is visited by a mysterious figure in a rabbit costume who tells him the world will end in 28 days. He is plagued by visions of the figure and begins to act out in destructive ways. After several incidents, Donnie discovers the world may indeed be ending soon, and he is caught in a time loop, repeating a single day over and over. Through his journeys, he meets a variety of characters and uncovers secrets about his family and the town. Along the way, he must face his own mortality and make decisions that will ultimately determine the fate of the world.

From Stephen Chbosky, starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Paul Rudd
Rated PG-13

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a coming-of-age drama about a quiet, introverted teenage boy named Charlie (Logan Lerman) who, for his first year of high school, is taken under the wing of two seniors, Sam (Emma Watson) and Patrick (Ezra Miller). With the help of his newfound friends, Charlie navigates his way through the trials and tribulations of teenage life while dealing with his own inner demons. The film follows Charlie as he makes friends, falls in love, and tries to find his place in a world that often seems cruel and unforgiving. Along the way Charlie learns to express his true self, and ultimately discovers the joys of living and growing up.

From Penny Marshall, starring Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, Ruth Nelson
Rated PG-13

Awakenings is a 1990 movie directed by Penny Marshall and starring Robert De Niro and Robin Williams. The film follows the true story of Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Williams), a neurologist who discovers a miraculous treatment that brings catatonic patients out of a near-death state. He is aided by Leonard Lowe (De Niro), a patient who is brought out of his catatonia and regains the ability to live and experience life on his own terms. The film follows Dr. Sayer and Leonard's journey as they discover the power of the human spirit and the healing power of compassion and love. Through Leonard's transformation, Dr. Sayer learns to face his own fears and take risks in order to help others. The film is a touching and inspiring story that shows the power of love and the human spirit.

From Robert Redford, starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton
Rated R

"Ordinary People" is a 1980 film directed by Robert Redford. The film follows the story of a family struggling to cope with the aftermath of the accidental death of one of their sons. As the family struggles to move on, they must confront their grief, guilt, and regret while trying to rebuild their lives and relationships. The film stars Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, and Timothy Hutton in the lead roles. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Redford), Best Adapted Screenplay (Lawrence Kasdan), and Best Supporting Actor (Hutton). It was also nominated for Best Actor (Sutherland). The movie is an honest and powerful portrait of how we can experience both loss and love within the same family.

From James Ivory, starring James Wilby, Rupert Graves, Hugh Grant, Denholm Elliott
Rated R

Maurice is a 1987 British romantic drama film directed by James Ivory. The screenplay, written by Ivory and Kit Hesketh-Harvey, is a period drama based on E.M. Forster's novel of the same name, published in 1971, posthumously, after Forster's death in 1970. The film follows Maurice Hall (played by Hugh Grant), a young, upper-class British man coming of age in the late 19th century, as he grapples with his burgeoning sexuality. Maurice is forced to confront his homosexuality after he falls in love with Clive Durham (played by Rupert Graves), another student at Cambridge. Maurice must contend with societal pressures and family expectations while trying to reconcile with the person he really is and the life he is expected to lead. As his relationship with Clive flourishes, Maurice and Clive must decide how to handle their forbidden love and their place in society.

From Anton Corbijn, starring Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Craig Parkinson, Alexandra Maria Lara
Rated R

Control is a biographical film about the life of the English singer-songwriter Ian Curtis of the band Joy Division. Set in Manchester, England, it follows Curtis's life in the late 1970s, leading up to his eventual suicide in 1980. The film follows Curtis (Sam Riley) as he struggles to balance his personal life as a husband and father with his musical ambitions and his increasing mental health issues. As Joy Division become more successful, Curtis finds himself riding the rollercoaster of fame and pushing himself to the brink in order to be able to deliver the intensity of his performances. Despite the loving support of his wife Deborah (Samantha Morton), Curtis eventually succumbs to his inner demons, leading him to take his own life. The film is a vivid portrait of a man struggling to reconcile his place in the world with what he can and cannot control. It also serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of self-care and of the tragedy of a brilliant musician who achieved greatness, but was unable to save himself.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Michael Chekhov, Leo G. Carroll
Rated Approved

Spellbound is a psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck. The story follows Dr. Constance Petersen (Bergman), a psychiatrist at a mental institution who is assigned to take care of the mysterious Dr. Anthony Edwardes (Peck). As she works to uncover the secrets of Edwardes’ past, she discovers a dangerous conspiracy involving murder and betrayal. As the mystery deepens, Petersen and Edwardes must work together to uncover the truth and stay alive. Spellbound is a suspenseful and thrilling film that showcases Hitchcock’s mastery of manipulating audience’s emotions and expectations.

From Denzel Washington, starring Denzel Washington, Derek Luke, Joy Bryant, Malcolm David Kelley
Rated PG-13

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

From Nunnally Johnson, starring Joanne Woodward, David Wayne, Lee J. Cobb, Edwin Jerome
Rated Approved

From Steven Soderbergh, starring Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum, Jude Law, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Rated R

From Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, starring Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Dana DeVestern
Rated PG-13

From Gren Wells, starring Robert Sheehan, Dev Patel, Zoë Kravitz, Robert Patrick
Rated R

From Barbra Streisand, starring Barbra Streisand, Nick Nolte, Blythe Danner, Kate Nelligan
Rated R

From John McTiernan, starring Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara
Rated R

From Roger Kumble, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair
Rated R

From Mike Nichols, starring Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman
Rated R

From Robert Redford, starring Robert Redford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Neill, Dianne Wiest
Rated PG-13

From Jeremy Leven, starring Johnny Depp, Marlon Brando, Faye Dunaway, Géraldine Pailhas
Rated PG-13

From Asger Leth, starring Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Mandy Gonzalez
Rated PG-13

From Nancy Meyers, starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Krasinski
Rated R

From Nick Castle, starring Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Bonnie Bedelia, Fred Savage
Rated PG