Control tells the story of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic lead singer of Joy Division, who struggled with epilepsy, drug addiction, and personal demons amidst the band's rise to fame in the late 1970s. Directed by acclaimed photographer Anton Corbijn, the film is based on Deborah Curtis's memoir and features Sam Riley as Ian Curtis, Samantha Morton as Deborah Curtis, and Alexandra Maria Lara as Annik Honoré. The film follows Joy Division's journey from their early days to their first American tour, while also delving into Ian's relationships with his wife, daughter, and mistress. With a cast that includes Joe Anderson, Toby Kebbell, and Craig Parkinson, Control offers an intimate look at a tortured soul struggling to find his place in the world.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Control include My Sister's Keeper, Front of the Class, Fish Tank, The Blind Side, Detachment, Speak.