In the history of cinema, it was dramas that most often became world masterpieces. This is quite obvious, because the palette of feelings that is demonstrated in every film makes you worry, sympathize and even condemn the characters. However, you can always be sure that after watching the drama you will not feel like you wasted your time. This list contains the best psychological dramas in cinema that will not leave anyone indifferent - according to the editors of the portal PsiSovet24.ru.
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Each of the heroes of the psychological drama had his own dream that he wanted to achieve - no matter what. For example, Sarah Goldbuff dreamed of starring in her favorite TV show, and her son Harold wanted to become rich. Harold's friend also dreamed of owning her own business, but life often puts many obstacles in the way of realizing her goals.
Drugs, a difficult financial situation and other problems become an insurmountable barrier that ruins all life plans and forces you to sink to the very bottom...
Flawless Life (2018)
From the outside, Gil Moreiro's life seems impeccable: home, family, career. But the days and nights are full of hopeless boredom and misunderstanding of loved ones. It seems that Moreiro is not the only one who knows about this. One day, Zhil is kidnapped by a mysterious stranger and given a terrible choice: lose two of his five senses or die. A little-known psychological thriller with meaning and a fairly high rating is perfect for getting to know Portuguese cinema.
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Original title : Uma Vida Sublime Actors : Eric Da Silva, Suzy Filipe, Ruy Oliveira... Country : Portugal Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.6, IMDb – 6.2 Age restrictions : 16+
Leon (1994)
Leon has been a professional killer almost his entire life. He is considered the best in his business. He can eliminate any target, but in normal life he is withdrawn and keeps aloof from people. When his neighbor's family, involved in shady affairs, is killed by corrupt police officers, Leon saves Matilda and becomes the girl's guardian. For the silent killer, caring for a teenager becomes the most difficult challenge of his life. Will he be able to protect her even when her family's killers are on their trail?
One Hour Photo
- Country: USA
- Director: Mark Romanek
- Starring: Robin Williams
In a small shopping center, a man named Cy Parrish works in a photography studio. He is a true perfectionist who loves his work and respects all the wishes of his clients. He has many regular customers, including one ordinary family led by Will Yorkin.
Over the years, Sai developed their family photographs, watching their relationship develop in the photographs and creating an unhealthy attachment for himself to this family. But when he gets his hands on evidence that Yorkin is cheating on his wife, his already precarious mental state falters.
Apocalypse (2006)
The psychological drama shows the life of the Mayan tribe before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Bloody tribal wars, mysterious rituals and sacrifices were an integral part of the culture of their society.
The life of an Indian named Jaguar Paw changes completely when his entire village is captured by a stronger tribe. Together with the rest of the captives, he is taken to the city to perform a ritual sacrifice. To avoid inevitable death, Jaguar Paw will have to show all his will and overcome his fears, because he has something to fight for in life.
Rush Hour (2018)
A new French teacher, Pierre Hoffman, arrives at St. Joseph's College. Lessons in an experimental class for especially gifted children turn into a psychological battle between a novice teacher and arrogant students who keep the entire school in fear. What makes it poignant is the fact that Pierre’s predecessor jumped out of the window during class. An excellent example of a modern French thriller.
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Original title : L'heure de la sortie Actors : Laurent Lafitte, Emmanuelle Bercot, Luana Bayrami... Country : France Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.3, IMDb – 6.5 Age restrictions : 12+
Pay Another (2000)
Imagine a situation where you have rendered a favor to a person, but at the same time ask him to thank three other people instead of you. They, in turn, will do the same, and thereby increase kindness in society. Can such a simple idea change people's lives and make them happier?
Trevor McKinney, who is in seventh grade, believes in the idea because he is the creator of it. Will the concept he developed be able to make the lives of people on Earth happier?
During a Thunderstorm (2018)
Happy wife and mother Vera Roy is moving with her family to a new house. During a thunderstorm, Vera saves a boy who came from nowhere, who, as it turned out, lived in this house a quarter of a century ago. As a result, the woman found herself in an alternative reality, not yet knowing her husband and not having given birth to a daughter. Vera has only 72 hours to return to normal life. Spain has once again delivered a stunning psychological thriller that is worth your time.
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Original title : Durante la tormenta Actors : Adriana Ugarte, Chino Darin, Javier Gutierrez... Country : Spain Rating : Kinopoisk – 7.2, IMDb – 7.5 Age restrictions : 16+
The Cranes Are Flying (1957)
The film tells about the difficult fate of people during the Great Patriotic War. She instantly invaded their lives, forcing them to undergo many tests that could change their personality and beliefs forever.
The main characters - Boris and Veronica - were going to get married, but their plans were not destined to happen. This is a story about how hostilities separate loving hearts, how people are forced to fight for life, and how cruel and unpredictable fate can sometimes be.
Based on real events
This subsection contains psychological films based on real events. They are all different genres and will affect you in different ways, but they are inspiring by the very fact that they actually happened.
Experiment (2002)
Kinopoisk: 7.7 IMDb: 7.8 +18 Twenty volunteers, under the supervision of scientists, agree to play an unusual role-playing game, where twelve people play the roles of prisoners, and eight - prison guards. The game lasts only two weeks, it is impossible to finish it ahead of schedule, but during this time a real rebellion begins to brew in a small team.
Experiment 2: Wave (2008)
Kinopoisk: 7.6 IMDb: 7.6 +16 Rainer Wenger is an ordinary teacher from Germany. He wants to conduct an experiment as part of his history lessons, during which he will show his students the essence of life under a dictatorship. Within a week, Nazi terror begins at school and nothing can save the experiment from unexpected developments.
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The Obedience Experiment (2012)
Kinopoisk: 6.0 IMDb: 6.4 +16 A local diner receives a call from someone who introduces himself as a police officer. He claims that the girl at the cash register robbed a customer and now needs to be searched or she will be arrested. New characters are drawn into the game, obeying the voice from the phone, without even suspecting that they are being played.
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Guys with guns (2016)
Kinopoisk: 6.8 IMDb: 7.1 +18 It’s hard to believe, but this is a real story about friends who smoke a plan in Miami and managed to get a contract for a large sum from the Pentagon for the supply of weapons.
Spotlight (2015)
Kinopoisk: 7.5 IMDb: 8.1 +18 The story of how journalists investigated the most notorious American scandal of abuse of children by representatives of the Church.
And the storm came (2016)
Kinopoisk: 7.0 IMDb: 6.8 +12 These events took place in 1952, when the coast guard went into the storm on flimsy motor boats to rescue the drowning crews of two tankers.
Joy (2015)
Kinopoisk: 6.6 IMDb: 6.6 +16 A single mother living in Long Island is trying to start her own mop business on her own. Despite serious obstacles, she becomes a successful entrepreneur.
Short Game (2015)
Kinopoisk: 7.3 IMDb: 7.8 +18 Several independent specialists realized that an economic crisis would soon come, which happened in 2008. By predicting it, they began to make money on it.
Sacrificing a Pawn (2014)
Kinopoisk: 7.0 IMDb: 7.0 +16 The Cold War is in full swing. Two superpowers are watching a chess battle between two geniuses - Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. Both are trying to prove superiority. And the pressure is too strong.
Defender (2015)
Kinopoisk: 6.7 IMDb: 7.1 +16 Young athletes - baseball stars - die in the prime of life for unexplained reasons. A young paleontologist takes up the case, who conducted a study and claims that the problem is in the game itself. The neurosurgeon went against American ideals and the sports industry won't give up so easily.
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Kinopoisk: 7.8 IMDb: 8.2 +18 Jordan Belfort founded a large brokerage firm back in 1987, figuring out how to make money out of thin air. Soon he will be arrested for money laundering and other financial crimes, but for now his life is adventurous and risky.
12 Years a Slave (2013)
Kinopoisk: 7.7 IMDb: 8.1 +16 Solomon Northup is married, educated and happy with his life in New York. One day he is offered a job in Washington, where he is kidnapped and sent into slavery, from where he will not get out very soon.
The Impossible (2012)
Kinopoisk: 7.9 IMDb: 7.6 +12 A family goes on vacation to Thailand, where, in the midst of their vacation, their hotel is hit by a tsunami. This happened in 2004. There was no chance of finding each other, but they managed and survived, but this is only the beginning of the story.
1+1 (2011)
Kinopoisk: 8.8 IMDb: 8.6 +16 Philip is an aristocrat confined to a wheelchair. He hires an assistant for himself - Driss. The guy is from a bad area and just got out of prison. But it was he who turned out to be the one who Philip needed - deprived of pleasure and joy due to illness.
Soul Surfer (2011)
Kinopoisk: 7.7 IMDb: 7.1 +12 Bethany Hamilton loves surfing and does it around the clock. One day she was bitten by a shark and the girl lost her arm. Bethany is not going to give up and learns to balance with one hand, eventually taking part in competitions along with able-bodied surfers.
Uncontrollable (2010)
Kinopoisk: 7.3 IMDb: 6.8 +16 The train picks up speed and travels without control through all populated areas. To stop the train, a group of people take brave steps and brave the potential problems. From a selection of the best films about trains and railways. This film is also included in the selection of films with Chris Pine - list.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)
Kinopoisk: 7.7 IMDb: 8.0 +16 Being the editor of a French glossy magazine, Jean-Dominique Bauby suffers a stroke. He was 43, he was still young and wanted to live, but all his communication came down to only the ability to wink with his left eye, pointing to the desired letter. So he talked about the torture of being locked in his own body and about the wonderful worlds he managed to visit.
The Sea Within (2004)
Kinopoisk: 7.8 IMDb: 8.0 +16 Ramon Sampedro has been paralyzed for 30 years. For two years now he has been dreaming of voluntarily leaving this life. Surrounded by two caring women, a girlfriend and a lawyer, he makes his most important decision.
Monster (2003)
Kinopoisk: 7.4 IMDb: 7.3 +18 Aileen Wuornos is a serial killer. Her youth is riddled with cruelty and violence. Being a prostitute, she finds passion in her feelings for the girl Eileen. At the same time, she begins to brutally kill those who try to rape her.
Fargo (1996)
Kinopoisk: 7.5 IMDb: 8.1 +16 Having kidnapped his own wife and become increasingly mired in cruelty and violence, a man now has more to do with death than with life. All this now has to be dealt with by a brave policewoman.
Schindler's List (1993)
Kinopoisk: 8.8 IMDb: 8.9 +16 Oskar Schindler is a member of the Nazi party. In the midst of global cruelty, he goes against German ideology and saves more than 100 thousand Jews. From the list of the best films about Jews and the war years.
Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)
Fate can sometimes be cruel, because it brings two wonderful people together when their life span is almost over. Martin and Rudy meet in hospital after receiving a fatal diagnosis. However, they decide to live the time allotted to them to the fullest, so they steal a car with a million marks and set off on a real journey.
After that, they are drawn into a cycle of events, including robberies, shootouts with the mafia, kidnappings... and all this in order to get a taste of real life...
A Clockwork Orange
- Country: UK, USA
- Director: Stanley Kubrick
- Starring: Malcolm McDowell
In England in the near future, Alex and his gang love to have fun in every possible way, using illegal drugs and being a hooligan. Later, their actions turn into real brutal violence, which they commit with a smile on their faces. After he is caught and sent to prison, Alex becomes a test subject in an experiment to suppress the subconscious attraction to violence, which should make him a good citizen so that he can return to society. However, not everything in a person can be changed.
Mind Games (2001)
The film is based on the story of John Nash, whose work forever revolutionized game theory and influenced the development of the world economy.
After entering Princeton, he immediately began to show promise as a talented mathematician. After graduation, John begins teaching and meets his future wife, but soon people from the secret department of the CIA notice him, offering cooperation.
He will have to make a difficult choice between family and duty, on which not only his career, but also his life will depend...
Dark Legacy (2020)
Among the property inherited by the family after the death of millionaire Archer Monroe, a strange key to an unknown door is discovered. In the video addressed to his daughter Lauren, the father asks her to find an underground bunker in the wilderness and forgive him in advance for what she discovers there. The daughter cannot disobey her father even after death and sets out to meet shocking discoveries. The new psychological thriller, released in 2020, skillfully shows the transformation of Lauren's personality in the face of a difficult choice: conscience or family honor.
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Original title : Inheritance Actors : Lily Collins, Simon Pegg, Connie Nielsen... Country : USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 5.6 Age restrictions : 16+ Good quality : from 06/23/2020
Schindler's List (1993)
The film tells the story of an incredibly resourceful and purposeful individual - Oskar Schindler. He quickly became a member of the Nazi Party and enlisted the support of the SS to further his entrepreneurial ambitions.
But behind the personality of an ordinary manufacturer was a man who saved more than 1,200 Jews from certain death inside the walls of concentration camps. He managed to organize the production of enamel products, and thanks to his connections and position, prisoners sentenced to death became his main workforce.
Meeting Place (2017)
A man sits in a cafe called “The Place” every day. Visitors sit down next to him and voice a variety of desires - from a father’s request to save a child with cancer to a nun’s dream of hearing the voice of God again. The stranger promises to fulfill what he wants, but demands a high, sometimes terrible price for it. A cool psychological thriller by Paolo Genovese, author of the acclaimed “Perfect Strangers,” again raises the pressing question: how far is a person willing to go to achieve what he wants?
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Original title : The Place Actors : Valerio Mastandrea, Marco Giallini, Alessandro Borghi... Country : Italy Rating : Kinopoisk – 7.4, IMDb – 7.0 Age restrictions : 16+ Good quality : from 03/26/2018
Fight Club (1999)
The life of an ordinary clerk was boring and gray. Average work, ordinary values and constant insomnia and depression became his faithful companions. But everything changed dramatically after he met a certain Tyler Durden, who is his complete opposite.
Tyler's indomitable temper and an ordinary fight near a diner grew into something more, and thanks to it, a closed fight club with an unusual philosophy appeared. It instantly gained popularity, and people all over the country became its members, but behind the personalities of its creators there was something mysterious and unpredictable...
Caliber (2018)
Vaughn doesn’t like bloodshed and misses his pregnant bride, but follows the lead of his old friend Marcus and goes hunting with him. In the evening, the friends took a good rest from the long journey in a rural pub and flirted with local girls. The next morning they quickly came across a deer in the forest. The newcomer Vaughn shot first, but the bullet hit not an animal, but a man. With the second shot, Marcus becomes involved in this nightmare.
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Original title : Caliber Actors : Jack Lowden, Martin McCann, Tony Curran... Country : UK Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.5, IMDb – 6.7 Age restrictions : 16+
Noah (2014)
The film is based on one of the most famous biblical stories - about Noah, who was chosen by heaven to save all life on Earth. After a vision of the coming flood appeared to him, Noah began to build a huge ark that could accommodate his family and a couple of every animal on earth.
However, Noah had to fight not only with his doubts and the raging elements, but also with a very real enemy - vicious people who found out about the safe haven and also wanted to save their lives...
Girl in the Maze (2019)
Schoolgirl Samantha Andretti disappeared in broad daylight, kidnapped by a man in a bunny suit. After 15 years, the girl comes to her senses in the company of a detective and Dr. Green, who is trying to restore her memory. Samantha manages to remember a labyrinth underground, from which it was possible to get out only by solving a puzzle. An exciting psychological film with a twisted plot and a shocking ending, based on the literary thriller by Donato Carrisi.
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Original title : L'uomo del labirinto Actors : Dustin Hoffman, Tony Servillo, Valentina Belle... Country : Italy Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.3, IMDb – 5.5 Age restrictions : 16+ Good quality : from 03/04/2020
Django Unchained (2012)
The bounty hunter with the unusual nickname “Dentist” has a rather complex job: he catches criminals and brings them into the hands of the law. When he had difficult work ahead of him, he decided to take as his assistant a runaway black slave whom fate itself had sent him.
However, as the Dentist begins to get to know his companion Django better, he realizes that he has his own motives and reasons for following the hunter. On their way there will be many dangers that they will have to cope with, no matter what.
Shutter Island
- Country: USA
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo
Teddy Daniels is a marshal sent to investigate a remote mental hospital. Together with his partner, they need to take on the case of a missing woman, and there is evidence pointing to terrible acts committed within the walls of the clinic. Daniels' investigation starts out seemingly normal, but as he gets deeper into the details of his case, he begins to feel as if something is wrong.
Life is Beautiful (1997)
The film tells the story of the severe persecution of Jews during World War II. After being imprisoned in a concentration camp, the father decides to save his son at all costs. He tells him that everything that happens in the camp is a regular game.
The father explained that its main goal was ordinary hide and seek, and the one who could hide from the guards the longest would receive a rather serious gift - a real tank. He did everything so that his son would trust him and get a chance for salvation...
My Boyfriend Is Crazy (Silver Linings Playbook)
- Country: USA
- Director: David O. Russell
- Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro
In the original, the title of the film can be translated as “Collection of rays of hope.” The plot of the film tells the story of a guy named Pat Solatano, who loses his job and his wife and spends some time in a mental hospital. After everything that happened, he begins to live with his parents.
He behaves very strangely, often walking around in a garbage bag, waking up his parents to complain about life. He wants to rebuild his life and reunite with his wife, whom he is forbidden to approach. Things get complicated when Pat meets Tiffany, who offers him a helping hand in trying to win back his wife. In return, he must do something very important for her. The girl will have a very strong influence on this.
Green Mile (1999)
John Coffey became the most unusual prisoner who ended up in a prison called Cold Mountain. It is the last resort for those facing the death penalty. Despite the fact that John had the height and weight of a real giant, prisoners and guards immediately saw him as a kind person.
The head of the block, Paul Edgecombe, was able to discern in the good-natured giant a rather vulnerable personality, behind which was hidden something more that is on the verge of reality and fantasy. What will John's unusual gift lead to, and how will it change the lives of those around him?
Planet Ka-Pax (K-PAX)
- Country: Germany, USA
- Director: Iain Softley
- Starring: Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges
The film tells the story of a mysterious man who finds himself at a busy train station, looking completely unremarkable. What makes him stand out from the general mass of people is his sunglasses, which don’t look good on him, and his mysterious smile.
Once in a psychiatric clinic, he declares with all confidence that he arrived on Earth from a planet called Ka-Pax (K-PAX). As a psychiatrist played by Jeff Bridges tries to figure out how to help a patient, he gradually begins to notice that all the patient's stories about aliens are beginning to have a striking effect on the mental health of other patients at the clinic.
Until I played in the box (2007)
An incredible story about two elderly people who found the missing support in each other and decided to experience all the delights of life, despite a terminal diagnosis. Fate brought together in the same hospital room a grumpy millionaire who owns a clinic and an ordinary black patient who is calm and reasonable.
Soon after meeting, they become true friends and make a list of things they would like to accomplish before they die. Many adventures, travels and other events await them that will fill their lives with real drive...
Gatehouse (2019)
A single father whose wife committed suicide meets a new love and plans to marry her, but his children are not happy about it. Mia and Aiden consider Grace to be a hoarder because her father was the founder of a religious sect. To establish a connection between the bride and the children, Richard sends all three to rest for a couple of days in a remote lodge. But this turned out to be a bad idea - Grace's childhood memories returned, and events began to spiral out of control.
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Original title : The Lodge Actors : Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh... Country : UK, Canada, USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.0, IMDb – 6.1 Age restrictions : 18+ Good quality : from 05/19/2020
American Beauty (1999)
Lester Burnham is faced with what a real midlife crisis is. He is completely disrespected at work, and his personal life evokes only sympathy. Wife Caroline has long had an affair with a work colleague, and her daughter got involved with a real “bad guy”.
When things get worse, Lester suddenly falls in love with his daughter's classmate, Angela. Despite her young age, even one thought about a girl fills Lester with the desire to live, dream and be happy.
American Psycho
- Country: USA, Canada
- Director: Mary Harron
- Starring: Christian Bale
It's 1987. In New York, young and attractive Patrick Bateman lives the life of a successful businessman by day and turns into a ruthless killer by night. The film analyzes people's reactions to terrible things that arise around them, or rather their complete indifference, which the main character takes advantage of, trying to realize his cruel fantasies both in his personal life and at work.
Mister Nobody (2009)
Nemo Nobody, to his happiness or sorrow, became the last mortal man. In the future, all people have long ago gained immortality, so it is quite obvious that Nemo’s fading life has attracted everyone’s attention. In order not to miss every minute of his life, even a whole TV show was created.
When a journalist comes to Nemo and asks him to tell the story of his life, the old man tells several stories at once that took place in different realities, in each of which death awaits him.
The Truman Show
- Country: USA
- Director: Peter Weir
- Starring: Jim Carrey
Unbeknownst to him, Truman Burbank has been the main character of a reality show for several years now. The whole world is watching his development and maturation. His every move is shown live using cameras hidden throughout the artificially created world.
But when Truman falls in love with a girl who, according to the script, should not become his wife, the director takes measures to remove her. The main character begins to suspect something is wrong about the world around him, and no one and nothing can stop him in his quest to escape and find his love.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
The film tells the story of Benjamin Button, who was born an 80-year-old man, and then began to look younger. His life's journey, which began during the end of the First World War, will be as mysterious as the very appearance of this man.
On Benjamin's path there will be many joyful and sad events, unusual people, and even true love. Will he be able to experience all the delights of life and find true happiness, despite such a unique ability of his body?
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Girl in the Fog (2017)
The Alpine town is shaken by the disappearance of 16-year-old Anna Lu, in which local teacher Martino becomes the main suspect.
The investigation is carried out by Inspector Vogel, who is trying to clear up his rather tarnished reputation. At the same time, psychiatrist Augusto Flores provides psychological assistance to the policeman after an accident, about which he remembers nothing but fog. But whose blood is on Vogel's shirt? Donato Carrisi directed this action-packed thriller based on his own novel. Watch the trailer
Original title : La ragazza nella nebbia Actors : Tony Servillo, Jean Reno, Alessio Boni... Country : Italy, Germany, France Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.8, IMDb – 6.8 Age restrictions : 16+ Good quality : from 10/04/2018
What is it and why are they watched?
Psychological films meaningfully tell about the inner world of a person, his character, emotions, desires and feelings.
Based on experiences and certain life circumstances, heroes make important decisions . Actions become decisive and change the lives of the characters.
Directors strive to tell in such films about the unusual, sometimes very difficult life of this or that hero, about the difficulties he faced, what emotions he experienced.
These films touch the viewer to the core and evoke empathy. They are memorable and leave unforgettable impressions.
They watch such films in order to understand certain life problems. They show how the heroes cope with them. TV viewers can learn lessons for themselves.
These films make you think about important issues, change your worldview, and develop a sense of empathy. Psychological films are food for the mind, forcing you to think and develop spiritually.
What is special about Russian ones?
Russian psychological films are distinguished by their deep meaning .
Each tape is filled with many questions that make TV viewers think.
The plot is as close to real life as possible . At the center of the events is the fate of an ordinary person who is faced with certain difficulties.
Everyone can recognize themselves in the heroes of such films. The characters are very realistic. They live in the same conditions as modern Russians.
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The Girl on the Train (2016)
After her divorce, Rachel seeks solace in alcohol, which causes her attacks of aggression and memory loss. Every day a woman travels by train past the house where a married couple lives. The newlyweds seem happy, but one day Rachel witnesses his wife's infidelity. Soon the woman disappears and it seems that Rachel, who was watching her from the train, knows more than others. A twisted thriller that looks like a breeze, based on the debut novel by Paula Hawkins.
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Original title : The Girl on the Train Actors : Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson... Country : USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.6, IMDb – 6.5 Age restrictions : 18+
"Sky. Airplane. Young woman"
You can watch this picture several times and always find something interesting, truly surprising and touching in it. It is incredibly romantic, filmed in a positive way, despite the dramatic component. The main character, Lara, works as a flight attendant. Her personal life seems unsettled to those around her. This is because she was always looking for something extraordinary, a real feeling, which she found in a young man. Unfortunately, the chosen one was not immediately able to appreciate the girl, and when this finally happened, it was too late to change anything. Looking at the magnificent performance of Renata Litvinova, you involuntarily smile and are charged with positive energy.
Psychological films with meaning, the list of the best of which is always remembered, teach kindness and attentive attitude towards others. After all, we often pass by those who could become our friends, loved ones or even soul mates! Sometimes it’s worth taking a closer look at those who are nearby at the moment, so that later you don’t regret your own thoughtlessness and inattention. The most important thing is to have time to say meaningful words to your loved one.
Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting
Genre: drama
Will Hunting is a 20-year-old prodigy from Boston who keeps getting into trouble. And when the police arrest him for another fight, the mathematics professor takes him under his wing, but on one condition: Will must undergo psychotherapy. The "re-education" sessions, which begin with mistrust, gradually develop into friendship between Will and his mentor.
"Contrary to common sense"
The main character dreams of getting married and starting a family. Marina, who is successful in business, has already built her career. In addition, she is the daughter of a wealthy father, who is always ready to help her in difficult times. Despite all her achievements, the heroine is very lonely. Unexpectedly for herself, she realizes that she was mistaken in her chosen one. Then the whole world collapses before her eyes. Suddenly the young woman meets Bogdan, who at first glance is a complete loser. Will the ex-con be able to find the key to her heart?
“Contrary to common sense” is a picture that fascinates with its sincerity. Bogdan’s true feelings for Marina cannot but cause a surge of inspiration and tenderness. It will be especially interesting for representatives of the fair sex to follow the development of their relationship. Most TV viewers will begin to sympathize with the characters and worry about how first timid trust is established between them, and then a strong mutual feeling. Nothing inspires a modern person more after a hard day at work than psychological films with meaning. You should not forget the list of the best, but compile it for yourself in case you want to review a particularly favorite picture.
Major | 2013
A film by Yuri Bykov, one of the greatest and most talented Russian directors. Bykov also acted as a screenwriter, composer and actor for this film.
Immediately about filmed not for entertainment and gatherings with popcorn. This is a serious, strong and sometimes tough film, when watching it, some scenes give an electric shock to the whole body.
At the center of the story is police major Sergei Sobolev. He hurries to the maternity hospital to see his wife, who is in conservancy, but on the way, he hits a seven-year-old boy to death on a slippery road.
The major has the opportunity and connections to justify himself and hush up the situation.
In the wild
Into the Wild
Genre: drama, adventure, biography
After graduating from Emory College, one of its leading students and athletes, Christopher McCandless, leaves all his belongings, donates $24,000 to a charitable foundation, and hitchhikes to Alaska to plunge into the wild. Along the way, Christopher meets different people who influence his life in one way or another.
The geographer drank his globe away | 2013
The main role in the film was played by Konstantin Khabensky, and the director is Alexander Veledinsky.
A film about the life of Viktor Sluzhkin, who, due to lack of money, gets a job as a geography teacher at a local school. He conflicts and fights with the restless 10th grade, but after a while he becomes close to the students. She gets so close that the good girl Masha, a 10th grade student, falls in love with her geography teacher.
The difficult fate, the characters, the interaction of an adult with children and drunkenness from the hopelessness of life - this film is truly deep and multifaceted.
And it seems that the film ends with hope for a good future, but the whole tragedy is realized only after the final credits, when the full depth of the scene on the balcony of Viktor Sluzhkin’s old apartment reaches the viewer’s mind.
"A woman not prone to adventure"
The first thing that attracts attention in this film is the excellent performance of actress Elena Ksenofontova. Her heroine has to make a difficult decision - to leave her husband in order to start a life with her loved one. Irina is an honest woman, she does not want to deceive, pretend, or avoid talking about pressing problems with her husband. However, the constant feeling of guilt presses so hard that there are no internal reserves left to fight. Irina ceases to feel that she is worthy of personal happiness. Suddenly her husband dies, her children turn away from her. The heroine finds nothing better than to go to a monastery and hide all her sorrows behind the walls of the temple. Psychological films with meaning (the list of the best we have presented is far from complete) contain a deep emotional load. When you watch them, your soul is cleansed: you begin to see much more of what you had not noticed before.
Thanks to such films, people involuntarily begin to empathize with those who find themselves in an unpleasant situation, and compare their circumstances with their own lives. Many people note that after viewing such pictures, everyday difficulties and everyday troubles begin to seem like mere trifles. “A Woman Not Prone to Adventure” is included in the “heavy psychological films with meaning” rating. Each person, as a rule, makes a list of the best for himself, based on personal preferences.
American History X
American History X
Genre: drama, crime
The leader of the local skinhead gang, Derek Vinyard, firmly holds authority in his area. Convinced that he is right, he mercilessly deals with those who do not have white skin color. Derek's independence and courage are admired by his younger brother Danny, who has already made his choice.
But the brutal murder of two black boys committed by Derek divides the brothers' paths: Derek ends up in prison, where there is a balance of power, and Danny, in freedom, successfully continues his brother's work. Until their paths crossed again...
Invisible Guest (2016)
Defense of Adrian Doria in court is the last case of lawyer Virginia Goodman before retiring and the last hope of the businessman himself. The defendant is accused of murdering his mistress, although the suspect himself claims that he lost consciousness from a blow to the head, and when he woke up, Laura was already dead. But the doors of the hotel room were locked from the inside and there was no one there except them. What happened and is Doria being honest with his lawyer? The detective film by Oriol Paolo is deservedly included in the list of the best psychological thrillers with an unpredictable outcome, filmed in recent years.
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Original title : Contratiempo Actors : Mario Casas, Ana Wachener, Jose Coronado... Country : Spain Rating : Kinopoisk – 7.7, IMDb – 8.1 Age restrictions : 16+ Good quality : from 09/03/2018
