Girl, Interrupted (1999)
A young woman's "short rest" in a 1960s institution becomes a gritty, earnest journey into self-discovery.
Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, Susanna Kaysen's prescribed "short rest" from a psychiatrist she had met only once becomes a strange, unknown journey into Alice's Wonderland, where she struggles with the thin line between normal and crazy. Susanna soon realizes how hard it is to get out once she has been committed, and she ultimately has to choose between the world of people who belong inside or the difficult world of reality outside.
How intense is Girl, Interrupted?
Girl, Interrupted has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Girl, Interrupted feels like
- Tone
- melancholygrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream Girl, Interrupted
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Is Girl, Interrupted scary?
No. Girl, Interrupted is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Girl, Interrupted gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Girl, Interrupted sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Girl, Interrupted OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Girl, Interrupted?
Girl, Interrupted runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Girl, Interrupted?
Girl, Interrupted is streaming on Tubi.
Does Girl, Interrupted have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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