Psychological Drama Movies

Psychological Drama movies on 123movies don’t just mess with your head — they camp out in it, unpacking trauma, identity, and everything in between. Best Psychological Drama Movies dive deep into the human condition, with characters unraveling under pressure, grief, or just their own minds. It’s slow-burn tension, raw emotion, and revelations that hit like a sucker punch. Hit play and brace for impact — only on 123movies.

Speak No Evil Speak No Evil
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An American family, having formed a friendship with a delightful British family during their vacation, is invited to enjoy a weekend at the British family’s picturesque country estate. However, what…

Challengers Challengers
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Tashi, a former tennis player who has transitioned into coaching, has successfully guided her husband, Art, to become a renowned Grand Slam champion. In an effort to break his current…

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Uncut Gems Uncut Gems
Uncut Gems
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Howard Ratner, a charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score, makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime.

Joker Joker
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In this intense character study, Joaquin Phoenix delivers a haunting performance as Arthur Fleck, a troubled man who embarks on a dark journey in a gritty, crime-ridden Gotham City. Directed…

Manchester by the Sea Manchester by the Sea
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In this poignant drama directed by Kenneth Lonergan, the story follows Lee Chandler, played by Casey Affleck, as he returns to his hometown after the sudden death of his brother….

Arrival Arrival
Arrival
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In this thought-provoking science fiction film, mysterious extraterrestrial spacecraft land at various locations around the world, prompting a global response. Linguist Louise Banks, played by Amy Adams, is recruited by…

Room Room
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Jack, a five-year-old boy, has spent his entire life confined to a single room, convinced that everything within its walls constitutes the entirety of reality. However, his perspective is challenged…

The Imitation Game The Imitation Game
The Imitation Game
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Set during World War II, this film follows the life of mathematician and cryptanalyst Alan Turing, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, as he works to crack the German Enigma code. Keira…

Nightcrawler Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler
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In this gripping thriller, Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a haunting performance as Lou Bloom, a driven and morally ambiguous freelance videographer who prowls the streets of Los Angeles in search of…

Whiplash Whiplash
Whiplash
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A gripping exploration of ambition and the pursuit of excellence, this film follows the intense relationship between a young jazz drummer, played by Miles Teller, and his demanding music instructor,…

Gone Girl Gone Girl
Gone Girl
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In this gripping psychological thriller, the disappearance of a woman on her fifth wedding anniversary becomes the center of a media frenzy, with her husband as the prime suspect. The…

Flight Flight
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In this gripping drama directed by Robert Zemeckis, Denzel Washington delivers a powerful performance as an airline pilot who miraculously crash-lands a malfunctioning plane, saving nearly all on board. As…

Cloud Atlas Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas
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This ambitious film, directed by Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, and Andy Wachowski, weaves together six interrelated stories spanning different time periods, from the 19th century to a distant post-apocalyptic future….

The Perks of Being a Wallflower The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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In this coming-of-age drama, a socially awkward high school freshman named Charlie navigates the complexities of adolescence with the help of two charismatic seniors, Sam and Patrick. The film explores…

Silver Linings Playbook Silver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook
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In this 2012 film directed by David O. Russell, the story follows Pat Solitano, played by Bradley Cooper, as he attempts to rebuild his life after being released from a…

The Hunt The Hunt
The Hunt
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In a small Danish town, a kindergarten teacher’s life unravels when he becomes the target of a false accusation, leading to a community-wide witch hunt. The film stars Mads Mikkelsen,…

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The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
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In this gripping thriller directed by David Fincher, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, played by Daniel Craig, teams up with the enigmatic and brilliant hacker Lisbeth Salander, portrayed by Rooney Mara, to…

Black Swan Black Swan
Black Swan
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Directed by Darren Aronofsky, this psychological thriller delves into the intense world of professional ballet, following a dedicated dancer’s journey as she strives for perfection in a coveted role. Natalie…

Moon Moon
Moon
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In this thought-provoking science fiction film, Sam Bell, played by Sam Rockwell, is nearing the end of his three-year stint working alone on a lunar base, where he oversees the…

The Wrestler The Wrestler
The Wrestler
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In this 2008 drama, Mickey Rourke delivers a powerful performance as Randy “The Ram” Robinson, a once-famous professional wrestler who is now grappling with the challenges of aging and the…

There Will Be Blood There Will Be Blood
There Will Be Blood
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Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this film follows the ambitious and ruthless oil prospector Daniel Plainview, portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis, as he seeks wealth and power…

The Lives of Others The Lives of Others
The Lives of Others
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Set in 1984 East Berlin, this gripping drama follows a dedicated Stasi officer, Gerd Wiesler, as he becomes entangled in the lives of a playwright and his actress girlfriend. As…

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
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In this thought-provoking film, viewers are taken on a journey through the complexities of memory and love as the protagonist, played by Jim Carrey, undergoes a procedure to erase memories…

A Beautiful Mind A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind
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This 2001 film, directed by Ron Howard, follows the life of John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, portrayed by Russell Crowe. The narrative delves into Nash’s groundbreaking work in…

Mulholland Drive Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Drive
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Directed by David Lynch, this enigmatic film weaves a complex narrative that blurs the lines between dreams and reality. It follows the story of an amnesiac woman and an aspiring…

Donnie Darko Donnie Darko
Donnie Darko
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In this mind-bending psychological thriller, a troubled teenager named Donnie navigates a series of bizarre and unsettling events after narrowly escaping a freak accident. Set in the late 1980s, the…

Requiem for a Dream Requiem for a Dream
Requiem for a Dream
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Directed by Darren Aronofsky, this intense drama explores the harrowing descent into addiction experienced by four interconnected characters. The film stars Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, and Marlon Wayans,…

American Psycho American Psycho
American Psycho
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Set in the opulent world of 1980s Manhattan, this film follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and successful investment banker who leads a double life as a serial killer. The movie…

Magnolia Magnolia
Magnolia
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Set in the San Fernando Valley, this film intricately weaves together the lives of multiple characters, each grappling with their own personal dilemmas and interconnected by a series of coincidences….

Being John Malkovich Being John Malkovich
Being John Malkovich
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In this surreal and inventive film directed by Spike Jonze, a puppeteer named Craig Schwartz, played by John Cusack, discovers a portal that leads directly into the mind of actor…

Fight Club Fight Club
Fight Club
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In this 1999 film directed by David Fincher, an unnamed protagonist, played by Edward Norton, navigates a mundane life plagued by insomnia. His world changes dramatically after meeting the enigmatic…

American Beauty American Beauty
American Beauty
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Directed by Sam Mendes, this film explores the complexities of suburban life through the lens of Lester Burnham, played by Kevin Spacey, who experiences a midlife crisis that leads him…

The Sixth Sense The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense
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In this gripping psychological thriller, a young boy named Cole, played by Haley Joel Osment, is haunted by a mysterious ability to see and communicate with the dead. Bruce Willis…

Eyes Wide Shut Eyes Wide Shut
Eyes Wide Shut
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In this enigmatic drama, a New York City doctor, played by Tom Cruise, embarks on a surreal, night-long odyssey of sexual and moral discovery after his wife, portrayed by Nicole…

The Truman Show The Truman Show
The Truman Show
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In this thought-provoking film directed by Peter Weir, Jim Carrey stars as Truman Burbank, an ordinary man who gradually discovers that his entire life is part of a meticulously crafted…

Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
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In this 1998 film directed by Terry Gilliam, viewers are taken on a surreal journey through the desert to Las Vegas, following the eccentric journalist Raoul Duke and his attorney,…

Good Will Hunting Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting
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This 1997 drama, directed by Gus Van Sant, follows the story of a young janitor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who possesses an extraordinary gift for mathematics. As he…

The Game The Game
The Game
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Directed by David Fincher, this psychological thriller stars Michael Douglas as Nicholas Van Orton, a wealthy and aloof investment banker whose life takes a dramatic turn when he receives an…

Contact Contact
Contact
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In this 1997 science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis, Dr. Ellie Arroway, played by Jodie Foster, is a dedicated scientist who discovers a signal from an extraterrestrial source. As…

Trainspotting Trainspotting
Trainspotting
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Directed by Danny Boyle, this 1996 film follows a group of young heroin addicts navigating life in Edinburgh, Scotland. The story centers on Mark Renton, played by Ewan McGregor, as…

The Usual Suspects The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects
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In this intricate crime thriller, a group of criminals is brought together for a seemingly routine heist, but the plot thickens as they become entangled in a web of deception…

The Silence Of The Lambs The Silence Of The Lambs
The Silence Of The Lambs
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In this gripping psychological thriller, a young FBI trainee, Clarice Starling, is tasked with interviewing the brilliant yet incarcerated Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a former psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer, to…

The Shining The Shining
The Shining
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In this iconic horror film, a family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where an evil presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific…

Apocalypse Now Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now
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At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, ”does not exist, nor will it ever exist.” His goal is to locate – and eliminate – a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.

Taxi Driver Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver
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A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge for violent action, attempting to save a preadolescent prostitute in the process.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
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In this 1975 classic directed by Miloš Forman, the story unfolds within the confines of a mental institution, where a rebellious inmate, played by Jack Nicholson, challenges the oppressive rules…

Chinatown Chinatown
Chinatown
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Set in 1930s Los Angeles, this film follows private investigator J.J. Gittes, played by Jack Nicholson, as he becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit, corruption, and murder while…

12 Angry Men 12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
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In this gripping courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet, a jury of twelve men is tasked with determining the fate of a young defendant accused of murder. As the deliberations…

It’s a Wonderful Life It’s a Wonderful Life
It’s a Wonderful Life
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This classic film, directed by Frank Capra, stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams to help others in his community. On Christmas Eve,…