Every Best Picture Oscar Winner Ranked Worst To Best

Even if you've never seen Billy Wilder's The Lost Weekend, you'll probably be able to picture the scene in which Ray Milland moves under neon signs, highlighting his latest binge and regressing emotional state.

A dark and troubling drama about an alcoholic writer at the end of his rope, Wilder's thoughtful, mature exploration of addiction is a tough sit, and though it may seem slightly melodramatic through modern eyes, its unflinching honesty still rings true.

Dramas about addiction are nothing new, but The Lost Weekend remains a defining example of how to portray it effectively on the big screen, as well as another in a long line of movies that proved Wilder was without flaw for almost two decades.