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Manic

2001, Movie, 1h 42min

Follows the fate of Lyle, a violent adolescent who, in lieu of prison, 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.

Country: United States

Director:

Jordan Melamed

Cast:

Don Cheadle,

Joseph Gordon-Levitt,

Zooey Deschanel,

Blayne Weaver

Critic Nick Dawson

rated

The performances from the young cast are raw and incredibly brave...

Read full review at Empire

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"Manic" follows the story of Lyle, a troubled teenager placed in a juvenile mental institution after a violent outburst. Struggling to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding, Lyle finds solace in a group of equally troubled teens, including Tracy, a sexually confused and abused young woman. As they navigate their way through the institution's group therapy sessions and personal struggles, Lyle and Tracy form a bond that helps them confront their demons and find a sense of hope. But as their relationship deepens, Lyle's impulsive behavior threaten to tear them apart. Will they be able to overcome their past traumas and find a way to heal together?

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Manic is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Manic include Good Will Hunting, The Apostle, Fight Club, Gods and Monsters, October Sky, American Beauty.