Movies like Jesus' Son

This film's haunting portrayal of the spiraling descent into addiction makes it a strong companion piece to Jesus' Son. Its intense visuals and emotional depth provide a similarly powerful cinematic experience.

Trainspotting delivers an unflinching look at the lives of a group of heroin addicts in Edinburgh, akin to the themes explored in Jesus' Son. The dark humor and vivid exploration of substance abuse should resonate with fans of Jesus' Son.

Leaving Las Vegas, a film about an alcoholic's end-of-life journey, strikes a similar tone to Jesus' Son with its exploration of addiction and self-destruction, enveloped in a melancholy, yet profound atmosphere.

Like Jesus' Son, Drugstore Cowboy offers an earnest and gritty portrayal of addiction and the countercultural lifestyle of the 1970s. Followers of Jesus' Son will likely appreciate the raw storytelling and compelling character studies in this film.

Spun provides an unvarnished look into the lives of methamphetamine addicts, with a storytelling style and thematic elements that fans of Jesus' Son might find engaging and thought-provoking.

Candy examines the tumultuous relationship between two heroin addicts, mirroring the troubled but heartfelt connections found in Jesus' Son. Its romantic yet tragic elements might strike a chord with the same audience.

For viewers captivated by the semi-autobiographical aspect of Jesus' Son, Permanent Midnight's similarly based-on-true-events narrative about a television writer's battle with drug addiction will offer a compelling watch.