based on novel or book,small town,pharmaceutical industry,high school,addiction,based on true story,lawyer,doctor,dea agent,criminal investigation,virginia,coal mining,pharmaceuticals,medical,drug epidemic,opioids

Dopesick (2021)

Poster for Dopesick

The true story of how America got hooked on a lie.

The story of how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. Look into the epicenter of America's struggle with opioid addiction, from a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA, and to the opulence of "one percenter" Big Pharma Manhattan.

Where to watch Logo for JustWatch

Learn how to access geo-restricted content Open guide here.

Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Michael Keaton
    Samuel Finnix Michael Keaton
  • Profile picture of Peter Sarsgaard
    Rick Mountcastle Peter Sarsgaard
  • Profile picture of Michael Stuhlbarg
    Richard Sackler Michael Stuhlbarg
  • Profile picture of Will Poulter
    Billy Cutler Will Poulter
  • Profile picture of John Hoogenakker
    Randy Ramseyer John Hoogenakker
  • Profile picture of Kaitlyn Dever
    Betsy Mallum Kaitlyn Dever
  • Profile picture of Rosario Dawson
    Bridget Meyer Rosario Dawson
  • Profile picture of Will Chase
    Michael Friedman Will Chase

Videos

Poster for Miniseries

Miniseries

2021

8 episodes

Season 1 of Dopesick premiered on October 13, 2021

Recommendations

  • Poster for McMillion$
  • Poster for Human Planet
  • Poster for The Tower
  • Poster for Shrill
  • Poster for Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
  • Poster for Documentary Now!
  • Poster for Ferry: The Series
  • Poster for The Company

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • small town
  • pharmaceutical industry
  • high school
  • addiction
  • based on true story
  • lawyer
  • doctor
  • dea agent
  • criminal investigation
  • virginia
  • coal mining
  • pharmaceuticals
  • medical
  • drug epidemic
  • opioids