I Can’t Believe It’s Been 25 Years Since Requiem For A Dream, But Jared Leto Confirmed It In Touching Anniversary Post

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Some films stay with you long after you’ve seen them, and Requiem for a Dream is certainly one of those. This powerful and disturbing movie about addiction is considered a standout from the 2000s. As the film celebrates its 25th anniversary, and after reading an appreciation from Jared Leto, it’s striking how quickly time has passed.

Requiem for a Dream is one of those films that you remember exactly where you were the first time you watched it (and for many, that first time is the only time). Jared Leto, who stars as Harry Goldfarb, posted a touching video on Instagram to mark the film’s quarter-century milestone, as you can see below:

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Okay, so I just saw this clip from ‘Requiem for a Dream’ and it’s seriously haunting. It shows Harry and Marion – Jennifer Connelly, looking amazing as always – completely lost in the moment, telling each other how much they love each other while lying side-by-side. But then the camera starts spinning and zooming out, and it visually shows them… well, spiraling downwards, which is just perfect for the movie’s themes. Jared Leto actually posted it with a caption saying he knew even then that Darren Aronofsky’s film was going to be something special.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of Requiem for a Dream. From the moment I read the screenplay, I felt this film would be something truly unique – it really resonated with me. 🙏

Jared Leto isn’t the only actor still impacted by the film after 25 years. Marlon Wayans, who starred as his friend and fellow drug user Tyrone, has also recently discussed Requiem for a Dream, which is currently available to stream on Peacock along with other mature content.

While promoting his new thriller, HIM, Marlon Wayans mentioned the 25th anniversary of a different film. He claims HIM is actually less disturbing than the 2000 movie Requiem for a Dream, which he says he only watched once and never plans to see again.

I can see why people feel this way, particularly Marlon Wayans’ idea that this could be the most impactful anti-drug message ever. But having watched the film several times myself, I was surprised to realize it’s been 25 years since it came out.

It’s amazing how often quotes from this movie still pop up in my family. Ellen Burstyn’s delivery of “I’m old!” from her powerful monologue as Harry’s mother, Sara Goldfarb, gets repeated a lot, and we still use Harry’s line, “You on uppahs?” quite frequently. We also have a habit of breaking into the Tappy Tibbons chant whenever our kids ask for juice, and I worry they think “Join Us In Creating Excellence” is a common acronym when it’s actually just from the movie.

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The lasting impact of a film is clear when it still resonates with viewers even after many years and a single viewing. Jared Leto clearly sensed something extraordinary in the Requiem for a Dream script, and that vision proved correct. To revisit this unsettling and powerful movie as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, it’s currently available to stream on Peacock.

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2025-10-31 18:41