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Manic

R20021h 42mJordan Melamed

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"You can't escape yourself."

In lieu of prison, Lyle, a violent adolescent, is placed in a juvenile mental institution where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew—abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger—becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.

Drama
DepressionChild AbuseGroup TherapyMental InstitutionJuvenile DelinquentMental IllnessTroubled TeenTeen AngerSelf-harmTeenage Protagonist

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What is Manic (2002) about?

In lieu of prison, Lyle, a violent adolescent, is placed in a juvenile mental institution where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew—abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger—becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.

Who stars in Manic?

Manic stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Lyle), Don Cheadle (Dr. David Monroe), Zooey Deschanel (Tracy), Michael Bacall (Chad), Elden Henson (Michael). The film was directed by Jordan Melamed.

How long is Manic?

Manic has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated R.

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