Manic(2001)
“You can't escape yourself.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jordan Melamed
Studio
Next Wave Films
Cast
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
as Lyle
Don Cheadle
as Dr. David Monroe
Zooey Deschanel
as Tracy
Michael Bacall
as Chad
Elden Henson
as Michael
Cody Lightning
as Kenny
Sara Rivas
as Sara
William Richert
as Diego
Blayne Weaver
as Charlie
Maggie Baird
as Rebecca
Roxie Fuller
as Roxie
Van Epperson
as Night Staff
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Next Wave Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Manic?▼
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What is Manic about?▼
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.
Who directed Manic?▼
Manic was directed by Jordan Melamed and released in 2001. It is a drama film.
How long is Manic?▼
Manic has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Manic?▼
The cast of Manic includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Lyle, Don Cheadle as Dr. David Monroe, Zooey Deschanel as Tracy, Michael Bacall as Chad, Elden Henson as Michael and more.
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