SnazzyDresser

As drinking movies go, my favorite is probably The Verdict. The great Paul Newman, written by David Mamet, directed by Sydney Lumet. A testament to man's ability to regain lost personal integrity.

KAD

"Flight" and "When a Man Loves a Woman" both had a big impact on me.

walkbeformakrun

Thanks everyone, I've got some more movies to watch now! I have not seen any of the suggested titles so this is great.

steve-in-kville

Another vote for Flight. Good movie and I am a Denzel fan.

Zebra1275

Flight

Loekken

Danish film The Bench.

48heath

Another vote for "Days of Wine and Roses."

It is shown every year at our local AA convention.

Misc72

If you like wrestlers watch Jake the Snake. True documentary

BrendaChenowyth

I like that I can watch movies with drinking and partying in them and not feel anything? Kind of tangential to the topic but still lol

Fly N Buy

So I guess this is a little different but without sobriety my spiritual flame was extinguished. Recently watched documentary about George Harrison done by Martin Scorsese - incredible. Harrison was an amazing individual
effecting so many in a positive way.

Hard to find the light stumbling blindly in the dark.

Steely

Thanks for all the suggestions, didn't know even half. Top idea walkbefore.

walkbeformakrun

I have only gotten half way through it yet but so far, Saint Vincent, staring Bill Murray, is a good alcohol suppressant movie. Especially the opening sequence.

Ariesagain

28 Days

Delizadee

These two impacted me the most out of the ones Ive seen. Many hits in the feels and tears.

Notimetoloose

I loved that movie, great entertainment.

August252015

I watched "When A Man Loves a Woman" years ago - back when it was just my mom who was the alcoholic in our family. It was painful then; I hadn't thought of it in ages til this thread. I wonder what I'd feel now. Hmm.

"Mommie Dearest" - disturbing on So. Many. Levels. And very relatable for me, too, as the child. *Shudder*

"The Hangover" - seriously, the tooth thing. It's a funny movie but it just takes dumb sh*t I did when drunk to a whole other level.

28 Days really irritated me. Maybe that's just because I find Sandra Bullock irritating.

I am going to watch "The Verdict" and also "Drunks" (I love the cast!) - looking forward to both.

augustine1

This is a great thread. I second "Amy." Also, oldie but goodie, "Streetcar Named Desire."