Some movies are a “must-watch.” But within this group, you will find films you only watch once. It could be due to the trauma of the content in the film. You may have gotten what you need from one viewing and never need to rewatch the movie.
Here are 15 films that you will only want to watch once.
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
What will drug addicts do to get their fix? Watch this, and you will be surprised at the lengths they will go to.
Titanic (1997)
An epic movie with both tragedies and hopes throughout the plot. The ending is a tearful moment that may have you vowing you can never watch this movie again.
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
A profoundly moving story about grief and depression. It can knock you to the core of your very being as you watch it, and then you can never watch it again. That’s how powerful it is.
The Sixth Sense (1999)
One of M. Night Shyamalan’s best films. “I see dead people” had become a catchphrase for many. The ending has a good twist that may have you not wanting to watch the movie again.
American History X (1998)
A raw film that unapologetically looks at the injustice and racism within the prison. It is a movie that you have to watch, even if it’s once.
The Machinist (2004)
If you have ever wondered what man emaciated Christian Bale looks like. Watch this film. It’s a dark movie that explores the psychological torment of the protagonist.
Once Were Warriors (1994)
A film that portrays the issues of the Heke family as they deal with poverty and domestic violence. The reality in the movie will move you, and you probably wouldn’t cope with watching it again.
Schindler’s List (1993)
A look at one man’s attempts to save as many Jews as he could from the horrors of the Holocaust. The film’s graphic nature will have one only wanting to watch it once.
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
A virus-based Holocaust isn’t a new theme. Many zombie films and other sci-fi movies (such as Biohazard) explore this concept. Yet Twelve Monkeys can have you feeling depressed and promising yourself never to watch it again.
The Revenant (2015)
A member of a hunting crew is severely mauled by a bear. His colleagues decided to abandon him. Some may find the movie’s grueling survival techniques and violence too much to handle.
The Impossible (2012)
Tsunamis are terrible, making this film a watch-once-only affair. Tragedy strikes as an idyllic family holiday are turned into a nightmare in seconds. The content can be too disturbing for some.
Hereditary (2018)
We mourn when a loved one passes away. Everyone has their own way of dealing with their grief. In Hereditary, a couple of family members turn to the supernatural. A movie that can be so frightening you only want to watch it once.
Melancholia (2011)
An apocalyptic film in which two sisters struggle to control their emotions. The atmosphere can be so depressing that you promise never to view it again.
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
This can be considered the mother of all found footage films. The suspense and fear that course throughout the movie is intense. Yet, after watching it, you feel like you never need to see it again.
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
A film that takes an unapologetic look at the genocide of the Tutsis at the hands of the Hutus. The violence and cruelty can be too much for some viewers, making Hotel Rwanda a movie you watch only once.
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