Anxiety Movies

Presence narrates the journey of Thati, a woman determined to overcome her anxiety attacks through surfing. She finds refuge in the waves, where the surfboard becomes her ally and personal therapy.

A small bird with a fear of flying tries to avoid heading South for the winter.

Manuel, a young Dominican chef, has the opportunity to fulfill his dream when a businesswoman asks him for a dish that will impress her. But, he has to deal with his inner voice that torments him in order to make it.

Switch On is a short horror film that juggles questions about the pressures the modern-day education system places on young students and the effects this has on them. The heart of the story is Alexander, a young student plagued by insomnia and anxiety, who tries to retain his sanity under the...

A surreal depiction of anxiety.

Eighteen-year-old Alex is in the throes of his transition. When his best friend abandons a joint venture to assert their identity he’s forced to confront his anxieties before entering the unknown alone.

When Adrian's friend denies him a loan of money, a rampage of thoughts starts within him. Why won't Jacob lend him any money? And why won't he lend any to him, specifically?

"Stage Fright" tells the story of Natalia Swan, who on the night of her first big concert develops an overwhelming feeling of stage fright.

A young actor, trapped in an abusive film set, starts spiraling in an anxiety induced attack and reflection as he ponders on his work and role in society. His attack and thoughts get heavier and more sporadic as he sifts through interviews he's done throughout the years - all showing the pain that...

When Kendra is admitted into group therapy, she becomes overly competitive about completing her weekly goals.

A young man is bullied by a physical personification of his anxiety before a date.

On a trip to Los Angeles to visit a new flame, Anna finds herself lost, stoned and alone… or is she?

At a wild high school party, a teenager's insecurities manifest in the form of a mischievous sock puppet.

Over 3 studio sessions, a dancer overcomes his self-doubt and regains his self-confidence through this other character pushing him to get out of his comfort zone. His anxiety is represented through the delay of his reflection in the dance studio mirror.

A tense man must let out his aggression in a private bathroom.

A troublesome young man embarks on a warped odyssey through his small town, all to acquire the perfect birthday gift for his best friend, Raoul.

A young man grapples with imposter syndrome after accepting a job at Red Lobster.

Odd is terrified of his head, until one day he falls in love with Gunn who is both fearless and happy in life. Odd's life is turned upside down and he is freed from his worries in the most unexpected way.