Movies About Social Anxiety

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 drama written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry. The film stars Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in the lead roles, and follows the story of an estranged couple who have each opted to undergo a procedure to erase all memories of each other. The film follows the couple, Joel and Clementine, as they try to move on with their lives after a painful break-up. After discovering that Clementine has done something extraordinary to forget him, Joel contacts a company that specializes in erasing memories. He decides to undergo the procedure himself, leading to a journey of self-discovery. The film offers an exploration of the power of memory and how it affects relationships. It offers a unique perspective on love, loss, and the beauty of second chances. In the end, the film suggests that our memories are an integral part of who we are, and that we should not take them for granted.

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 story about a 15-year-old freshman named Charlie, who is struggling to find his place among his peers. He forms an unlikely and unique bond with two seniors, Patrick and Sam, who show him the joys and terrors of teenage life. With their help, Charlie learns to embrace the highs and lows of growing up, while navigating his first year of high school and his first love. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, family, self-discovery and acceptance.

From Spike Jonze, starring Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton
Rated R

Adaptation is a 2002 American comedy-drama film directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman. The film stars Nicolas Cage as Kaufman, who struggles to adapt Susan Orlean's non-fiction book The Orchid Thief into a screenplay. The film also stars Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper as the book's subject and suspect, respectively. The film is a self-reflexive metafiction that, in addition to its primary narrative, features a secondary plot following Kaufman's twin brother Donald, who writes an awful screenplay for a cheesy action film and attempts to become a Hollywood screenwriter. Adaptation received critical acclaim, particularly for its screenplay, which was nominated for an Academy Award. The film won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Chris Cooper. The film also won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and was nominated for four other Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

From Richard Ayoade, starring Craig Roberts, Sally Hawkins, Paddy Considine, Noah Taylor
Rated R

From Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jason Andrews
Rated R

From Joachim Trier, starring Anders Danielsen Lie, Espen Klouman Høiner, Viktoria Winge, Odd-Magnus Williamson
Rated R