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It's Kind of a Funny Story

2010Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic637.2Rotten Tomatoes58%66%

A cathartic, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Sometimes what's in your head isn't as crazy as you think.

A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.

Feels like

  • Mental Health Drama
  • Indie Coming-of-Age
  • Dark Comedy
  • Heartfelt & Human
  • Psychological Realism
  • Institutional Setting
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Quirky Character Study
  • Hopeful Resilience

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Written by
Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden, Ned Vizzini
Produced by
Kevin Misher, Ben Browning
Music by
Kevin Drew

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Facts

October 8, 2010 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
October 8, 2010
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
82 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Intimate Psychotherapy, Really Gets Around +9

  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Intimate Psychotherapy
  • Really Gets Around
  • Author Avatar
  • Romantic Runner-Up
  • Bowdlerise
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • Betty and Veronica
  • Animals Hate Him
  • Backstory
  • Parental Obliviousness
  • Stepford Snarker

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream It's Kind of a Funny Story?"

Questions about It's Kind of a Funny Story

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Where can I stream It's Kind of a Funny Story?

Cinemax

In the United States, It's Kind of a Funny Story streams on Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is It's Kind of a Funny Story worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 63).

Is It's Kind of a Funny Story okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will It's Kind of a Funny Story make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Is It's Kind of a Funny Story good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was It's Kind of a Funny Story a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 81% of its budget.

What tropes does It's Kind of a Funny Story use?

Very Loosely Based on a True StoryIntimate PsychotherapyReally Gets AroundAuthor AvatarRomantic Runner-UpBowdleriseManic Pixie Dream GirlBetty and VeronicaAnimals Hate HimBackstoryParental ObliviousnessStepford Snarkerand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Intimate Psychotherapy, and Really Gets Around.