Manic(2002)
You can't escape yourself.
Manic Synopsis
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 (2002) is a drama film directed by Jordan Melamed, released on November 22, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Cheadle, Zooey Deschanel and Michael Bacall. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 121 ratings.
- Director:
- Jordan Melamed
- Writers:
- Blayne Weaver, Jordan Melamed, Michael Bacall
- Producers:
- Kirk Hassig, Trudi Callon
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Hay
- Composer:
- David Wingo
- Production:
- Next Wave Films
- Status:
- Released
Manic (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Manic before you stream it.
Manic Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Jordan Melamed, written by Blayne Weaver, Jordan Melamed and Michael Bacall, produced by Kirk Hassig and Trudi Callon.
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Manic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 121 ratings.
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Manic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Manic online?
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Manic (2002) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Manic?
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The main cast of Manic (2002) includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Cheadle, Zooey Deschanel, Michael Bacall and Elden Henson. The film was directed by Jordan Melamed. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Manic released?
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Manic was released on November 22, 2002 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Manic worth watching?
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Manic (2002) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Manic?
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Yes. The official Manic trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.