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Manic

2002·Movie
1h 42min·R
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic607.6Rotten Tomatoes67%79%

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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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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.
Troubled TeensMental InstitutionComing-of-Age DramaViolent YouthPsychological StrugglesBleakCharacter-DrivenEmotionalIntense

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Directed by:
Jordan Melamed
Written by:
Michael Bacall, Blayne Weaver, Jordan Melamed
Produced by:
Trudi Callon, Kirk Hassig
Composed by:
David Wingo, Michael Linnen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Manic?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Manic streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Manic worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (64).

Will I feel good after watching Manic?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Manic plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.