Manic (2002)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Manic
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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What is Manic about?
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. Manic is a Drama movie, released on 2002-11-22, runtime 102 minutes.
Is Manic worth watching?
TMDB users rate Manic 6.8 out of 10 from 124 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Manic?
In the United States, Manic streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jordan Melamed
Cast
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Lyle
- Don Cheadle as Dr. David Monroe
- Zooey Deschanel as Tracy
- Michael Bacall as Chad
- Elden Henson as Michael
- Cody Lightning as Kenny
- Sara Rivas as Sara
- William Richert as Diego
- Blayne Weaver as Charlie
- Maggie Baird as Rebecca
- Roxie Fuller as Roxie
- Van Epperson as Night Staff
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Sources
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