Movies like Drugstore Cowboy

This harrowing film explores the downward spiral of different characters succumbing to various addictions. With its unflinching depiction of substance abuse and intense visual style, Requiem for a Dream echoes the haunting, visceral nature of Drugstore Cowboy.

A gritty and darkly humorous dive into the lives of heroin addicts in Edinburgh, Trainspotting captures the subculture and the consequences of addiction. Fans of Drugstore Cowboy will appreciate the raw storytelling and the focus on the repercussions of drug abuse.

Adapted from Bret Easton Ellis's novel, Less Than Zero follows a college freshman returning home to Los Angeles for winter break, only to find his ex-girlfriend and best friend trapped in a world of drugs and excess, similarly to the bleak drug-fueled landscape of Drugstore Cowboy.

An unapologetic look into the methamphetamine lifestyle, Spun presents a frenetic and chaotic depiction of drug addiction that echoes the compulsive behaviors demonstrated in Drugstore Cowboy.

Candy, featuring a young couple's tumultuous relationship fueled by their mutual addiction to heroin, offers a passionate and poetic take on the theme of love and addiction, reminiscent of the deep personal connections in Drugstore Cowboy.

Chronicling the true-life story of Jerry Stahl, a television writer struggling with drug addiction, Permanent Midnight delves into the highs and lows of Hollywood life on narcotics, resonating well with fans of Drugstore Cowboy's exploration of drug culture.