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Manic

"You can't escape yourself."

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2001
6.9

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Movie 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 t...

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.

Manic is a 2001 Drama movie directed by Jordan Melamed starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Cheadle, Zooey Deschanel, Michael Bacall and Elden Henson. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on YourMovies - including Amazon Prime Video availability.