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- Waitress (2007) This movie has been said to portray an accurate representation of domestic violence with the husband demonstrating controlling and berating behavior, minimizing his abuse, isolating his wife and forcing her into traditional gender stereotypes.
- Independence Day (1983) No, not the Will Smith alien film. This is the one featuring the incomparable Dianne Wiest playing an abused wife as a secondary character that many critics say overshadows, in a good way, the main story arc.
- Madea’s Family Reunion (2006) Though this popular franchise created by Tyler Perry is meant to make you laugh, there are serious moments scattered throughout Reunion.
- I, Tonya (2018) This dramatization of figure skater Tonya Harding’s life delves far deeper than just the baton-to-Nancy-Kerrigan’s-knee attack she was involved in.
- ENOUGH. I used to watch Enough every time it aired on TV back in the day, and I still remember the fear and dread I felt watching it. Synopsis: Slim is a terrified woman who attempts to escape a brutal case of domestic violence with her young daughter.
- THE PERFECT GUY. While the themes in The Perfect Guy are traumatizing, this movie takes a somewhat sensationalized approach to domestic violence. Synopsis
- SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY. Another fatal attraction movie, Sleeping with the Enemy is one of the most well-known on this list. Synopsis: On the outside, Laura and Martin have a picturesque marriage.
- WHERE THE HEART IS. Where The Heart Is is one of my all-time favorite comfort movies. Synopsis: Teen mom Novalee was abandoned by her baby’s father in a Walmart parking lot.
- The Celebration (1998) Directed by Thomas Vinterberg. Starring Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen. Drama (1h 45m) 8.1 on IMDb — 91% on RT. If you're looking for the film with the most harrowing depiction of abuse in a family, look no further than The Celebration (originally Festen).
- Good Will Hunting (1997) Directed by Gus Van Sant. Starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck. Drama, Romance (2h 6m) 8.3 on IMDb — 97% on RT. One of the best films to come out of the 1990s, Good Will Hunting finds heart in its gripping portrayal of a talented young man who struggles to overcome the abuse he experienced as a child.
- Precious (2009) Directed by Lee Daniels. Starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton. Drama (1h 50m) 7.3 on IMDb — 92% on RT. In one of the starkest depictions of abuse ever filmed, Gabourey Sidibe delivers a transcendent performance as Precious, a young New York girl who's living in an absolute hell.
- Sling Blade (1996) Directed by Billy Bob Thornton. Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J. T. Walsh. Drama (2h 15m) 8.0 on IMDb — 97% on RT. Sling Blade is the kind of film that just doesn't get made these days.
- We’re All Going to the World’s Fair (2021) We're All Going to the World's Fair. Not Rated. Where to Watch. *Availability in US. stream. rent. buy. Release Date. April 22, 2022.
- A Vigilante (2019) In the film, the vigilante figure is Sadie, portrayed by Olivia Wilde, a survivor of domestic abuse who dedicates her time to locating and punishing abusers.
- Journeyman (2017) Paddy Considine's Journeyman presents an odd case in the form of abuse in a relationship that is seldom discussed, being what happens when one turns abusive, but it is by no fault of their own.
- Gerald’s Game (2017) Gerald's Game. NR. Release Date. September 29, 2017. Director. Mike Flanagan. Cast. Carla Gugino , Bruce Greenwood , Chiara Aurelia , Carel Struycken , Henry Thomas , Kate Siegel.
23 titles. Sort by List order. 1. What's Love Got to Do with It. 1993 1h 58m R. 7.3 (25K) Rate. 76 Metascore. The story of singer Tina Turner's rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner. Director Brian Gibson Stars Angela Bassett Laurence Fishburne RaéVen Kelly. 2. Dolores Claiborne.
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Dec 5, 2021 · Refreshingly, a number of the films on this list tell stories of VAW from a new perspective, dealing with intersectionality better than before, and depicting comeuppance for the perpetrators of VAW, whether in the form of legal and social justice or deliciously brutal and entertaining revenge.
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There’s a fine line between bringing attention to the issues and exploiting it. Here are five movies that wrestle with domestic violence: A Vigilante (2019) The “vigilante” of this film is Sadie, played by Olivia Wilde. A domestic abuse survivor, Sadie now spends her time finding and punishing abusers.
