

Manic
2002-11-22 · 102 min · ★ 6.8
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.
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- Directors
- Jordan Melamed
- Production companies
- Next Wave Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Joseph Gordon-LevittLyle
Don CheadleDr. David Monroe
Zooey DeschanelTracy
Michael BacallChad
Elden HensonMichael
Cody LightningKenny
Sara RivasSara
William RichertDiego
Blayne WeaverCharlie
Maggie BairdRebecca
Roxie FullerRoxie
Van EppersonNight Staff
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