Manic
You can't escape yourself.
20021h 42m6.8(120 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
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…
Manic (2002) is a drama film directed by Jordan Melamed. It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Cheadle, and Zooey Deschanel. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 120 votes.
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Director
Jordan Melamed
Cast
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Lyle
Don Cheadle
Dr. David Monroe
Zooey Deschanel
Tracy
Michael Bacall
Chad
Elden Henson
Michael
Cody Lightning
Kenny
Sara Rivas
Sara
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Who stars in Manic?
Manic stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Cheadle, Zooey Deschanel, and Michael Bacall, and was directed by Jordan Melamed.
How long is Manic?
Manic has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.
When did Manic come out?
Manic was released in 2002.
What genre is Manic?
Manic is a drama film.
Is Manic worth watching?
Manic holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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