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Manic

# You can't escape yourself.
Drama
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2001-01-27
⌚ Running Time: 102 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.8

Beloved Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levitt original image
Lyle
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Don Cheadle original image
Dr. David Monroe
Don Cheadle
Zooey Deschanel original image
Tracy
Zooey Deschanel
Michael Bacall original image
Chad
Michael Bacall
Elden Henson original image
Michael
Elden Henson
Cody Lightning original image
Kenny
Cody Lightning
Sara Rivas original image
Sara
Sara Rivas
William Richert original image
Diego
William Richert
Blayne Weaver original image
Charlie
Blayne Weaver
Maggie Baird original image
Rebecca
Maggie Baird
Roxie Fuller original image
Roxie
Roxie Fuller
Van Epperson original image
Night Staff
Van Epperson
Jamielyn Lippman original image
Dairy Girl
Jamielyn Lippman
Paul Greenstone original image
Mental Patient (uncredited)
Paul Greenstone

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