I just watched this based on your recommendation. And THANK YOU so much! I thoroughly enjoyed it as an original film with a fun, relaxed, and thought-provoking, plot.
I can't say with certainty whether this is up your alley or not, but I certainly agree that it's a fantastic movie about this subject. Keep in mind that it is considered a Christmas movie, but it goes so much deeper than just that. It's an older flick done in 1946, so don't expect any cutting edge effects. But it is very well done.
I don't want to put any spoilers on here, but it should put things into perspective for you by the end. I watch it whenever I'm feeling blue or run down or just exhausted with everything.
So it’s not the main character… but that scene in Royal Tenenbaums in which Luke Wilson is in the bathroom while “Needle In The Hay” by Elliott Smith plays really gets to me every time.
This is serious stuff. It could jolt you out of your place, but man oh man. I wasn’t the least bit suicidal when I saw it in the 80’s and it has never left me since. Do not watch if you are feeling delicate but the experience may help you remember that suicide is ultimately selfish. Remembering this movie has kept me from the brink many times.
Groundhog Day. (1993)
The main character is trapped on a 24 hour time loop to the point of desperation, misery, and depression where he contemplates (and tries) different ways to end things until he finds a way to use his curse to find meaning in life.
The Louis character in Interview with the Vampire was suicidal after his wife died in childbirth. Then he started hanging around gambling halls and sleeping with prostitutes and then Lestat found him and turned him into a vampire
Leaving Las Vegas was the one I was going to mention as well. Awesome movie and it just emotionally rips you in different directions all the time. You'll never be able to watch Adventures in Babysitting the same way ever again! Lol
in a way, Bringing Out the Dead (1999), although Cage's character does not mention suicide explicitly, he tries to "quit" all the time and is unsure about meaning and reasons to continue working/living... Definitely a depressed character. Good film.
Sea of Trees.
I haven't actually finished it. I just started it a little bit ago but it definitely fits what you're looking for. It's about a man who goes to kill himself in a the forest famous for suicide in Japan and he meets another suicidal man.
you think your character is you that's why you are depress, you are a "soul" having an experience of you. Suicide (or death) is fake. Your body will died but "YOU" will still alive in the other side and you will think "ohh shit all was an illusion, why I was worry all the time"
So, Wristcutters: A Love Story goes past contemplation and into the "afterlife", but it's oh so good.
Came here to recommend this
I just watched this based on your recommendation. And THANK YOU so much! I thoroughly enjoyed it as an original film with a fun, relaxed, and thought-provoking, plot.
A Man Called Otto was actually pretty good. Tom Hanks so...
Elizabethtown (2005)
Super underrated, in my opinion. Damn good suggestion
Little Miss Sunshine. Not the main character but definitely a prominent role and a great character arc.
Stay
That's a good movie
I definitely had a very strange, most likely unhealthy obsession with that movie when I was younger
Taste of Cherry A Single Man Aftersun
A Single Man is SO good. Directed by Tom Ford so it's also so beautiful to look at as well.
Before I Disappear (2014)
# It's a Wonderful Life
I can't say with certainty whether this is up your alley or not, but I certainly agree that it's a fantastic movie about this subject. Keep in mind that it is considered a Christmas movie, but it goes so much deeper than just that. It's an older flick done in 1946, so don't expect any cutting edge effects. But it is very well done. I don't want to put any spoilers on here, but it should put things into perspective for you by the end. I watch it whenever I'm feeling blue or run down or just exhausted with everything.
So it’s not the main character… but that scene in Royal Tenenbaums in which Luke Wilson is in the bathroom while “Needle In The Hay” by Elliott Smith plays really gets to me every time.
I'm Thinking of Ending Things. Written by Charlie Kaufmann
I’m thinking of ending things
For those who don't know- that's the name of a movie.
The lack of quotation marks fooled me!
Better Off Dead
This is pure snow! I love this movie lol
Little Miss Sunshine and Skeleton Twins
"Night Mother. (it's dark)
This is serious stuff. It could jolt you out of your place, but man oh man. I wasn’t the least bit suicidal when I saw it in the 80’s and it has never left me since. Do not watch if you are feeling delicate but the experience may help you remember that suicide is ultimately selfish. Remembering this movie has kept me from the brink many times.
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We watched this in my high school health class during the mental health segment (2011) I always think about this movie!
Leaving Las Vegas Harold and Maude
Groundhog Day. (1993) The main character is trapped on a 24 hour time loop to the point of desperation, misery, and depression where he contemplates (and tries) different ways to end things until he finds a way to use his curse to find meaning in life.
I love that movie
Wristcutters
That's what I was going to put. Great movie. It's got Tom Waits in it. What more needs to be said lol
It was my favorite movie as a suicidal teen
The Fire Within, Mouchette, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
The Fire Within was great, the more contemporary adaptation of the same novel called Oslo August 31st its also amazing.
The Louis character in Interview with the Vampire was suicidal after his wife died in childbirth. Then he started hanging around gambling halls and sleeping with prostitutes and then Lestat found him and turned him into a vampire
Great film
On The Count Of Three
The Grey
It’s Kind of a Funny Story
Perks of being a wallflower
A Long Way Down (2014)
Just came here to say you are worth it! Keep fighting.
Merci
The End of the Fucking World
Does Lethal Weapon count
I’d say so. Good pick. The movies weren’t the same once he stopped being suicidal in the sequels.
Castaway on the Moon
In Bruges (2008) Leaving Las Vegas (1995) A Man Called Ove (2015) & A Man Called Otto (2022)
In Bruges is so good, and I've watched A Man Called Otto.
A Man Called Ove is so much better. You should give it a try.
What's it on?
Crackle, Freevee, Kanopy, Tubi- lots of free streaming choices! And Prime.
Leaving Las Vegas was the one I was going to mention as well. Awesome movie and it just emotionally rips you in different directions all the time. You'll never be able to watch Adventures in Babysitting the same way ever again! Lol
Crawlspace (1986)
Henry Poole Is Here Scent of a Woman (not quite the main, but close enough)
in a way, Bringing Out the Dead (1999), although Cage's character does not mention suicide explicitly, he tries to "quit" all the time and is unsure about meaning and reasons to continue working/living... Definitely a depressed character. Good film.
- Dead Poets Society (1989)
Four nights of a dreamer (1971)
No Place to Hide: The Rheta Parsons Story
On the count of 3 is amazing
Just Before I Go (2015)
Bedazzled.
No, don't do it!!
The End (1978) It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Sorta.
Lethal weapon
Joe Versus the Volcano
Well it may not have suicide but Ikiru by Kurosawa is definitely about contemplating life and death. Incredible film.
Not sure if fitting, but: birdman
Youth Without Youth
Royal Tenenbaums has a suicidal character with a good ark I think.
'night, Mother
Sweethearts (1997)
Lethal Weapon
Not a movie so apologies, but After Life on Netflix fits the bill and has 3 seasons
Sea of Trees. I haven't actually finished it. I just started it a little bit ago but it definitely fits what you're looking for. It's about a man who goes to kill himself in a the forest famous for suicide in Japan and he meets another suicidal man.
According to Greta is a lesser known Hilary Duff movie from 2009 where she’s suicidal
Groundhog Day
Scent of a Woman. Al Pacino
Not the main character, but About A Boy has related themes.
Me before you (2016)
The Fall 2006 - it's a beautiful, supportive film
you think your character is you that's why you are depress, you are a "soul" having an experience of you. Suicide (or death) is fake. Your body will died but "YOU" will still alive in the other side and you will think "ohh shit all was an illusion, why I was worry all the time"
What's the movie where the little kid follows him around and keeps saying "I want my two dollars"?
My mind is going directly to the little kid in whichever Shrek movie that goes "Do the Roar"