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Prozac Nation

2003·Movie
1h 35min·R
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Where do you go when you've gone too far?

When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her chance to escape the pressures of her working-class background and concentrate on her true talent. But what starts out so promising leads to self-destructive behavior and paralyzing depression that reflects an entire generation's struggle to navigate the effects of divorce, drugs, sex, and high expectations.
Biographical DramaPsychological ExplorationDepression & Mental HealthComing-of-Age StrugglesSocial CommentaryClass DisparityRaw & IntimateEmotional JourneyLiterary Adaptation

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Is Prozac Nation worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 32%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Prozac Nation rated?

RDrug useSexual contentStrong languageSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, sexual content, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is Prozac Nation?

1 h 35 min

Prozac Nation runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Prozac Nation based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Prozac Nation?

Critics32
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Prozac Nation higher (60) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Prozac Nation in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Prozac Nation?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Prozac Nation in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.