Requiem for a Dream is an American drama film that was released in 2000 . It was directed by Darren Aronofsky and it stars Ellen Burstyn , Jared Leto , Jennifer Connelly , and Marlon Wayans . Requiem for a Dream is a 2000 drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Ellen Burstyn , Jared Leto , Marlon Wayans and Jennifer Connelly .