Random Best Movies About Suicide (78 items)

(#15) Ordinary People
- Donald Sutherland, Timothy Hutton, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, M. Emmet Walsh, Elizabeth McGovern, Dinah Manoff, James B. Sikking
A captivating exploration of grief and guilt, this Best Picture-winning drama revolves around the lives of an upper-middle-class family torn apart by the accidental death of their oldest son and the subsequent suicide attempt of their surviving child. Delving into the depths of trauma and the difficulty of communication, the film showcases the unique ways individuals cope with loss and the impact of mental health on family dynamics. Poignant and thought-provoking, it remains a powerful lesson in empathy and the power of emotional healing.
(#45) Pump Up the Volume
- Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Ellen Greene, Scott Paulin, Cheryl Pollak, Andy Romano, Mimi Kennedy, Annie Ross
A cult classic that tackles teenage alienation and the power of free speech, this film revolves around a shy high school student who moonlights as a rebellious radio DJ, providing a voice for his disaffected peers. As he gains a following and sparks a movement, his broadcasts give a platform to those struggling with depression, loneliness, and thoughts of suicide. In highlighting the importance of open dialogue and understanding, the film showcases the cathartic potential of honest self-expression and the need for a strong support network.
(#72) Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
- Lucy Liu, Deborah Ann Woll, Aubrey Plaza, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Stephen Lang, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Dree Hemingway, Peter Gallagher, Toby Regbo, Jonny Weston, Rekha Luther, Edward M. Kelahan, Christopher Mann, Peter Y. Kim, Dieter Riesle, Ron Maestri, Chris Perillo, Kyle Coffman, Carmen Lamar, Rainer Judd, Dasha Mironova, O'Ryan Graves, Skyler Marshall, Shaun Brown, Gilbert Owuor, Amelia Workman, John Mancini, Greg McFadden, Jade Gzi, Brooke Schlosser, Christine Nelson
(#48) Stay
- Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, Ryan Gosling, Elizabeth Reaser, Bob Hoskins, BD Wong, Janeane Garofalo, Kate Burton, Michael Gaston, Mark Margolis
(#57) The Chumscrubber
- Ralph Fiennes, Jamie Bell, Carrie-Anne Moss, Rita Wilson, Glenn Close, Allison Janney, Camilla Belle, Justin Chatwin, Rory Culkin, Lauren Holly, Josh Janowicz
(#65) Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
- Naoto Takenaka, Kōji Yakusho, Hikari Mitsushima, Hirofumi Arai, Ayumu Saito, Eita, Takashi Sasano, Ichikawa Ebizō XI, Takehiro Hira, Kazuki Namioka, Baijaku Nakamura, Munetaka Aoki, Yoshihisa Amano, Goro Daimon, Ippei Takahashi