Here is a list of five classic movies to watch on Netflix to watch this mental health awareness month

5 Movies to Watch This Mental Health Awareness Month on Netflix

A film is a huge medium for stigmas in society, and real-life people are
ostracized on the basis of what’s considered to be ‘valid’. At the same time,
it’s a medium that dissolves taboos. Audiences totally immerse themselves into
the lives of those on the screen and consciously or unconsciously imbibe the
characters and the mood in their lives. In the age, where more movies with
flawed characters are coming out, here are five classics on Netflix that are not
worth missing out on that focus on mental health issues and more.


THE SHINING (1980)

Starring Jack Nicolson, The Shining [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-shining/]
dives into a family who are taking care of The Overlook Hotel during its
off-season. Sounds like an ideal situation? Things change when they encounter a
turn of events, leading the father to become violent as something sinister from
the Hotel takes over him.



Directed by Stanley Kubrick, The Shining is considered to be a benchmark for
most filmmakers. It’s surprising how this horror thriller is so endearing to the
eyes to watch. The surreal scenes look like magic, like the ones you’d want to
rewind and see. Watch it here. [https://www.netflix.com/title/959008]


TO THE BONE (2017)

It’s the story of a 20-year-old suffering from Anorexia, a condition where
people suffering would puke out their food every time they eat because they’re
fat conscious. This girl meets a doctor who really challenges her to face her
fears and fight her disease.



Directed by Marti Nixon known for Sharp Objects, To The Bone
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/to-the-bone/] reflects her own life as a true
story. Nixon has been open about her issues with addiction and anorexia and has
tried reflecting the same in her works to bring awareness to many. Certainly,
this Netflix movie on mental health is a must watch
[https://www.netflix.com/watch/80171659?trackId=255824129&tctx=0%2C0%2CNAPA%40%40%7C1f26b6ae-e7b9-4194-a61b-455d8e519e31-187109347_titles%2F1%2F%2Fto%20the%20bone%2F0%2F0%2CNAPA%40%40%7C1f26b6ae-e7b9-4194-a61b-455d8e519e31-187109347_titles%2F1%2F%2Fto%20the%20bone%2F0%2F0%2Cunknown%2C%2C1f26b6ae-e7b9-4194-a61b-455d8e519e31-187109347%7C1%2CtitlesResults].

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2022
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THE BABADOOK (2014)

The Babadook [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-babadook/] is an Australian
psychological drama/horror. It’s the story of a six-year-old whose mother reads
to him ‘Mister Babadook,‘ a children’s book. The movie actually starts when he
starts seeing the events of the book unfold in his house, shocking his
non-believer mother.



The Babadook was screened at the Sundance Festival in 2014 and received critical
acclaim worldwide. It wasn’t screened in many Australian cinemas initially,
eventually, it blew up. Watch it here.
[https://www.netflix.com/ki/title/70300205#:~:text=2014%20%7C%2016%2B%20%7C%201h%2033m,Davis%2C%20Noah%20Wiseman%2C%20Hayley%20McElhinney]


FRAILTY (2001)

Starring Bill Paxton, Mathew McConaughey, and Matt O’Leary, Frailty impresses
whoever watches it. It’s a thriller/horror but one of its kind. It follows a man
who walks into the FBI office to narrate the chain of murders they did, on the
orders of their father. The father was told by God Himself to kill demons in
disguise.



Bill Paxton both directed and acted in the movie, marking his directorial debut.
It received worldwide acclaim. Frailty is a low-key horror, minus the jump
scares, making it much classier as a movie. Watch it here
[https://www.amazon.com/Frailty-Bill-Paxton/dp/B0088C2VWC]


PUNCH DRUNK LOVE (2002)

Paul Thomas Anderson is known for his flawed, realistic characters. His movies
touch upon the themes of alienation, family issues, loneliness, and mental
health. Punch Drunk Love was screened at the Cannes Film Festival where Thomas
won the award for the best director. Punch Drunk Love
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/punch-drunk-love/] revolves around Adam Sandler
as Barry, as he crosses many hurdles to finally achieve his love- Lena, played
by Emily Watson.



It has a feel-good ending and is on the lighter side among all the movies that
are listed above. The reason is, Adam putting in his comic magic and innocent
looks.

ALSO READ: 57 Best Movies To Watch On Netflix (Right Now)
[https://netflixjunkie.com/57-best-movies-to-watch-on-netflix-right-now/]

All of these movies have worldwide critical acclaim, and the best filmmakers in
the industry made them. Refer to Netflix [http://www.netflix.com] when done
watching these, and be more aware of the nuances of mental health.

Shweta Zaveri

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<p>A film is a <strong>huge medium for stigmas</strong> in society, and real-life people are ostracized on the basis of what&#8217;s considered to be &#8216;valid&#8217;. At the same time, it&#8217;s <strong>a medium that dissolves taboos.</strong> Audiences totally immerse themselves into the lives of those on the screen and consciously or unconsciously <strong>imbibe the characters and the mood in their lives</strong>. In the age, where more movies with flawed characters are coming out, here are five classics on Netflix that are not worth missing out on that focus on mental health issues and more.</p>
<h2><em>The Shining (1980)</em></h2>
<p>Starring Jack Nicolson, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-shining/"><em>The Shining</em></a> dives into a family who are taking care of <strong>The Overlook Hotel</strong> during its off-season. Sounds like an ideal situation? Things change when they encounter a turn of events, leading the father to become violent as something sinister from the Hotel takes over him.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Shining Trailer" width="1170" height="878" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Cb3ik6zP2I?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Directed by Stanley Kubrick,<em> The Shining</em> is considered to be a benchmark for most filmmakers. It&#8217;s surprising how this horror thriller is so endearing to the eyes to watch. The surreal scenes look like magic, like the <strong>ones you&#8217;d want to rewind and see. </strong>Watch it <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/959008" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a></p>
<h2><em>To The Bone (2017)</em></h2>
<p>It&#8217;s the story of a <strong>20-year-old suffering from Anorexia,</strong> a condition where people suffering would puke out their food every time they eat because they&#8217;re fat conscious. This girl meets a doctor who really challenges her to face her fears and fight her disease.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="To The Bone | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/705yRfs6Dbs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Directed by Marti Nixon known for <em>Sharp Objects, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/to-the-bone/">To The Bone</a> </em>reflects her own life as a true story. Nixon has been open about her issues with addiction and anorexia and has tried reflecting the same in her works to bring awareness to many. Certainly, this Netflix movie on mental health is a must <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80171659?trackId=255824129&amp;tctx=0%2C0%2CNAPA%40%40%7C1f26b6ae-e7b9-4194-a61b-455d8e519e31-187109347_titles%2F1%2F%2Fto%20the%20bone%2F0%2F0%2CNAPA%40%40%7C1f26b6ae-e7b9-4194-a61b-455d8e519e31-187109347_titles%2F1%2F%2Fto%20the%20bone%2F0%2F0%2Cunknown%2C%2C1f26b6ae-e7b9-4194-a61b-455d8e519e31-187109347%7C1%2CtitlesResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener">watch</a>.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-look-forward-to-these-shows-and-movies-coming-on-netflix-in-april-2022/" rel="bookmark">Look Forward to These Shows and Movies Coming on Netflix in April 2022</a></p>
<h2><em>The Babadook (2014)</em></h2>
<p><a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-babadook/"><em>The Babadook</em></a> is an Australian psychological drama/horror. It&#8217;s the story of a <strong>six-year-old</strong> whose mother reads to him <em>&#8216;</em>Mister Babadook,<em>&#8216;</em> a children&#8217;s book. The movie actually starts when he starts seeing the events of the book unfold in his house, shocking his non-believer mother.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Babadook Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Essie Davis Horror Movie HD" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k5WQZzDRVtw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p><em>The Babadook</em> was screened at the <strong>Sundance Festival in 2014</strong> and received critical acclaim worldwide. It wasn&#8217;t screened in many Australian cinemas initially, eventually, it blew up. Watch it <a href="https://www.netflix.com/ki/title/70300205#:~:text=2014%20%7C%2016%2B%20%7C%201h%2033m,Davis%2C%20Noah%20Wiseman%2C%20Hayley%20McElhinney" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a></p>
<h2><em>Frailty (2001)</em></h2>
<p>Starring Bill Paxton, Mathew McConaughey, and Matt O&#8217;Leary, <em>Frailty</em> impresses whoever watches it. It&#8217;s a thriller/horror but one of its kind. It follows a man who walks into the FBI office to narrate the chain of murders they did, on the orders of their father. The father was told by God Himself to kill demons in disguise.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Frailty Trailer 2002" width="1170" height="878" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EPUTRyHbKm0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Bill Paxton <strong>both directed and acted in the movie,</strong> marking his<strong> directorial debut</strong>. It received worldwide acclaim. <em>Frailty</em> is a low-key horror, minus the jump scares, making it much classier as a movie. Watch it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Frailty-Bill-Paxton/dp/B0088C2VWC">here</a></p>
<h2><em>Punch Drunk Love (2002)</em></h2>
<p>Paul Thomas Anderson is known for his flawed, realistic characters. His movies touch upon the themes of alienation, family issues, loneliness, and mental health. <em>Punch Drunk Love</em> was screened at the <strong>Cannes Film Festival</strong> where Thomas <strong>won the award for the best director</strong>. <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/punch-drunk-love/"><em><strong>Punch Drunk Love</strong></em></a> revolves around Adam Sandler as Barry, as he crosses many hurdles to finally achieve his love- Lena, played by Emily Watson.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Punch-Drunk Love 2002 Trailer HD" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRbca0W1pJ4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>It has a feel-good ending and is on the lighter side among all the movies that are listed above. The reason is, Adam putting in his comic magic and innocent looks.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/57-best-movies-to-watch-on-netflix-right-now/" rel="bookmark">57 Best Movies To Watch On Netflix (Right Now)</a></p>
<p>All of these movies have worldwide critical acclaim, and the best filmmakers in the industry made them. Refer to <a href="http://www.netflix.com">Netflix</a> when done watching these, and be more aware of the nuances of mental health.</p>


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