17 film recommendations for Psychology Majors

Modified Feb 13, 2025 10:26 ET

Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind | Image via Universal Pictures

14) We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)

Tilda Swinton in We Need To Talk About Kevin | Image via BBC Films

We Need To Talk About Kevin is an important film for psychology majors because it delves into the complex dynamics between a mother and her troubled son. Based on Lionel Shrivel's novel of the same name, the film focuses on the psychological aspects of parenting, the nature versus nurture debate, and the development of antisocial behavior. Kevin ( Ezra Miller), the son, displays disturbing behavior from a young age, and the film explores his mother's (Tilda Swinton) struggle to understand and cope with his actions.