Manic (2003): Cast & Ratings
Manic is a 2003 drama directed by Jordan Melamed, starring Don Cheadle, Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Jordan Melamed
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Manic About?
The premise of Manic without spoilers.
A seemingly perfect future for a driven teenager is shattered by a sudden manic episode, leading her to an alternative school. There, she's forced to face the challenges of her mental health and connect with other students navigating similar struggles. The experience compels her to confront difficult truths about herself and the pressures she faces.
Manic Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teen mental illness
- bare chested male
- n word
- mosh pit
- therapy
- slam dance
- anger
- independent film
- baseball
- group
- bus
- bully
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- lying on a bed
- bipolar disorder
- violence
- self cutting
- group therapy
- escaped psychiatric patient
- bullying
- keys
- teenage boy
- teenage girl
- teen angst
- protective male
- bipolar
- insane asylum
- psychiatric hospital
- rape victim
- bathroom
- flashback
- cigarette smoking
- threatened with a knife
- stepfather
- wrist slitting
- screaming
- scar
- running away
- rage
- punched in the face
- smoking marijuana
- painting
- one word title
- nightmare
- love
- loss of friend
- lipstick
- kiss
- joint
- injection
- hostage
Manic Cast
Don Cheadle leads the cast, with Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Directed by Jordan Melamed; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jordan Melamed
Manic Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Manic 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 7.5
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Manic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Manic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Manic?
Manic runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Manic released?
Manic was released on April 25, 2003.
Who directed Manic?
Manic was directed by Jordan Melamed.
Who is in the cast of Manic?
Manic stars Don Cheadle, Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, among 4 credited actors.
How is Manic rated?
Manic has 7.1/10 on IMDb and 60 on Metacritic.
Does Manic have a post-credit scene?
No. Manic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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