Requiem for a Dream (2000)
A look into addiction and how it overcomes the mind and body.
The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 6 October 2000 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Darren Aronofsky |
| Starring | Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly |
| Runtime | 102 min |
| Rated | NR |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 7.4/10 · Metacritic 71/100 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · IMDb 8.3/10 · Letterboxd 4.1/5 · TMDB users 8.0/10 |
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Where to watch Requiem for a Dream in 7 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Angola | Prime Video |
| Austria | Joyn |
| Canada | Tubi |
| France | Canal+ €19.99 |
| Germany | Joyn |
| Japan | U-NEXT ¥2189 JPY |
| Switzerland | Canal+ |
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What kind of watch this is
Darren Aronofsky’s 2000 drama treats addiction not as a choice but as a slow, mechanical breakdown. At 102 minutes, it feels like a long, accelerating fall. Aronofsky directs with a cold, detached precision that refuses to look away. The film does not ask for your sympathy; it demands your attention while the four Coney Island residents chase highs that only deepen the lows. It is a visceral, unflinching look at how the mind and body lose the war against habit. Press play knowing the exit is not an option.
What the critics said
Critics found the film difficult to digest, though rarely forgettable. Rotten Tomatoes holds an 80% Tomatometer score as of January 2026, with an average rating of 7.4/10. Metacritic’s metascore sits at 71 out of 100, signaling generally favorable reviews. James Berardinelli ranked it the second-best film of the decade. Roger Ebert praised how the film portrays mental states, noting a window opens into a world where everything is right before sliding shut. Not everyone enjoyed the intensity. William Arnold called the editing brutalizing and counterproductive.
How it did with audiences
Requiem for a Dream opened in October 2000 and took in $7 million worldwide. On TMDB, users rate it 8 out of 10. IMDb shows an 8.3/10 score as of February 2026. The numbers are quiet, but the discomfort lingers.
What came next for the cast
Jared Leto arrived with Fight Club and Girl, Interrupted, then drifted toward Suicide Squad and Blade Runner 2049. Jennifer Connelly had Once Upon a Time in America behind her, followed by A Beautiful Mind and Top Gun: Maverick. Marlon Wayans stepped out of Senseless into Scary Movie 2 and White Chicks. The credits do not prove Requiem caused these shifts. They just mark where the paths diverged.
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- Requiem for a Dream on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
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