Requiem for a Dream (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2000, Requiem for a Dream is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Darren Aronofsky, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The hopes and dreams of four ambitious people are shattered when their drug addictions begin spiraling out of control. A look into addiction and how it overcomes the mind and body.
Who’s in it. Requiem for a Dream stars Jared Leto as Harry Goldfarb, Ellen Burstyn as Sara Goldfarb, Jennifer Connelly as Marion Silver and Marlon Wayans as Tyrone C. Love, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Requiem for a Dream sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $7.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Philo, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Requiem for a Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Requiem for a Dream tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Requiem for a Dream (2000)?
- In US, Requiem for a Dream is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Requiem for a Dream worth watching?
- Requiem for a Dream holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Requiem for a Dream?
- Requiem for a Dream stars Jared Leto, Ellen Burstyn, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans and Christopher McDonald.
- When was Requiem for a Dream released?
- Requiem for a Dream was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.