10 Movies That Explore the Effects of Childhood Trauma (MovieWeb)

"Trauma refers to a deep state of distress caused by an event or an accident that has long-term effects on an individual. If left untreated or unresolved, it may even undergo a snowball effect where the stress acts as a slow poison, causing irreversible damage to one's life. This negative impact is primarily found in individuals suffering from childhood trauma who never manage to come out of it, even as adults. Several films like Good Will Hunting, Matilda, and Precious show how the role of a mentor or a support group can help troubled individuals heal and improve their life, but others like Mystic River and Blonde show the brutal reality of unresolved trauma and its dangerous impact. Here are 10 films that sensitively portray the long-lasting effects of childhood trauma." - movieweb.com