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Withdrawal

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Artistic lovers, Viv and Jay, have become trapped in a vicious cycle of codependent heroin addiction. But when Viv's wealthy parents hire an interventionist to take Viv to rehab, the couple decides to set off on their own with the help of a suboxone prescription... all they have to do is survive a harrowing night through drug withdrawal. As the hours tick by, the couple is faced with an ever-increasing array of physical, mental, and emotional torments that sends them searching through their fractured memories trying to figure out where it all went wrong.

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Josiah Teal Battle Royale With Cheese Oct 28
While Withdrawal has its faults at times, it’s a dark and wild ride, begging audiences to examine addiction at the heart of those at its core. Go to Full Review Surya Komal Just for Movie Freaks Jul 27
3.5/5
Withdrawal is an emotionally harrowing yet strikingly crafted film. Aaron Strand’s personal connection to the subject matter infuses the project with sincerity and intensity, and his daring visual choices give the story a visceral edge. Go to Full Review Emiliano Basile EscribiendoCine Jul 22
8/10
[Withdrawal is] a raw and heartbreaking love story that not only exposes the intimacy of toxic love dependency but also reflects on the opioid epidemic in the U.S. with a remarkable balance of emotion, pain, and reflection. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Bobby LePire Film Threat May 7
10/10
Withdrawal could well be the best film about addiction and getting clean since Requiem For A Dream Go to Full Review Pramit Chatterjee Film Fugitives May 3
4.5/5
Withdrawal is a romantic drama about a pair of recovering drug addicts, but I think that it can pass as a horror movie as well. Go to Full Review Morgan Rojas Cinemacy May 2
Aaron Strand’s involvement as director, writer, and editor elevates Withdrawal into more than just an entertainment piece, but a heartbreaking yet hopeful survivor’s story about addiction and recovery. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Aaron Strand

Director

Millie Rose Evans

Vivian Burnett

Brent Michal

Jay

Jeanne Heaton

Edith Burnett

Julian Green

Caleb Cunningham

Orelon Sidney

Casey
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Synopsis Artistic lovers, Viv and Jay, have become trapped in a vicious cycle of codependent heroin addiction. But when Viv's wealthy parents hire an interventionist to take Viv to rehab, the couple decides to set off on their own with the help of a suboxone prescription... all they have to do is survive a harrowing night through drug withdrawal. As the hours tick by, the couple is faced with an ever-increasing array of physical, mental, and emotional torments that sends them searching through their fractured memories trying to figure out where it all went wrong.
Director
Aaron Strand
Producer
Jonathan Walls, Rocco Shapiro
Screenwriter
Aaron Strand
Production Co
Twisted Apple Films, Lucy Wilder Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m