Crazy, Not Insane(2020)
Murderers are made, not born.
Crazy, Not Insane Synopsis
Fascinated by the human brain and its capacity for ruthlessness, psychiatrist Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis has spent her life investigating the interior lives of violent people. With each case, she came closer to developing a unified field theory of what makes a killer. Along the way - steering away from the conventional wisdom of her colleagues - she explored the world of multiple personality disorder.
Crazy, Not Insane (2020) is a documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, released on March 18, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Dorothy Lewis, Laura Dern, Eric Lewis and Gillian Lewis. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Gibney
- Writers:
- Alex Gibney
- Producers:
- Joey Marra, Ophelia Harutyunyan, Erin Edeiken
- Cinematographer:
- Ben Bloodwell
- Composer:
- Will Bates
- Production:
- Jigsaw Productions, HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Crazy, Not Insane (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Crazy, Not Insane before you stream it.
Crazy, Not Insane Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Dorothy Lewis
Dorothy Lewis
as Self
Laura Dern
as Literary Voice of Dorothy Lewis (voice)
- Eric Lewis
Eric Lewis
as Self - Dorothy's Son
- Gillian Lewis
Gillian Lewis
as Self - Dorothy's Daughter
- Richard Burr
Richard Burr
as Self - Defense Attorney
- Bill Hagmaier
Bill Hagmaier
as Self - Former FBI Special Agent
Park Dietz
as Self - Forensic Psychiatrist
- Catherine Yeager
Catherine Yeager
as Self - Clinical Psychologist
- Jonathan Pincus
Jonathan Pincus
as Self - Neurologist
Diane Sawyer
as Self (archive footage)
Bill O'Reilly
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Scorsese
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Alex Gibney, written by Alex Gibney, produced by Joey Marra, Ophelia Harutyunyan and Erin Edeiken.
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Crazy, Not Insane Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 86 ratings.
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Crazy, Not Insane – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crazy, Not Insane online?
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Crazy, Not Insane (2020) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Crazy, Not Insane?
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The main cast of Crazy, Not Insane (2020) includes Dorothy Lewis, Laura Dern, Eric Lewis, Gillian Lewis and Richard Burr. The film was directed by Alex Gibney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crazy, Not Insane released?
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Crazy, Not Insane was released on March 18, 2020 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Crazy, Not Insane worth watching?
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Crazy, Not Insane (2020) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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