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Girl, Interrupted

1999 2 h 7 min Drama · Biography

A 1960s-set drama about a young woman's stay in a psychiatric hospital, based on Susanna Kaysen's memoir. Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie star in this exploration of identity and the thin line between sanity and madness.

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About the film

Sometimes the only way to stay sane is to go a little crazy.

What it’s about

In the late 1960s, after a brief meeting with a psychiatrist, Susanna is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and admitted to a psychiatric hospital. There she meets Lisa, a charismatic and rebellious patient, and other young women. Susanna must navigate the institution's rules and her own inner turmoil, questioning what it means to be normal.

What hooks you

Winona Ryder plays Susanna, and Angelina Jolie won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Lisa. The film is based on Susanna Kaysen's autobiography about her time at McLean Hospital in 1967. It was shot in a real psychiatric hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who appreciate character-driven dramas set in the 1960s, exploring mental health, identity, and the bonds formed under institutional care. Viewers drawn to biographical stories and strong female performances will find it compelling.

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Technical details
Countries
United States, Germany
Year
1999
Genres
Drama, Biography
Running time
2h 7min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Dec 8, 1999
Budget$40,000,000
Box office (world)$48,350,205

×1.2box office to budget

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 290 votes
7.7 /10
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7.3233,000
Kinopoisk
7.8114,544
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Creative team

All 9
Director James Mangold
Starring
  1. 01 Winona Ryder Susanna
  2. 02 Angelina Jolie Lisa
  3. 03 Clea DuVall Georgina (credited as Clea Duvall)
  4. 04 Brittany Murphy Daisy
  5. 05 Elisabeth Moss Polly
  6. 06 Jared Leto Tobias Jacobs
  7. 07 Jeffrey Tambor Dr. Potts
  8. 08 Vanessa Redgrave Dr. Wick

Trivia

  1. The film is based on the autobiography of the real Susanna Kaysen, who was sent for "voluntary treatment" to McLean Hospital in 1967.
  2. Rose McGowan and Claire Danes auditioned for the role of Lisa Rowe.
  3. Most scenes were filmed in a real psychiatric hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The hospital closed in 2005.
  4. The quote that Dr. Vic (Vanessa Redgrave) recites in her first session with Susanna belongs to the Roman philosopher Seneca.
  5. A possible translation of the original title is "The Girl Who Was Interrupted."

Awards and nominations

3 wins

All
  1. 1 win Academy Awards 2000
  2. 1 win Golden Globe Awards 2000
  3. 1 win Screen Actors Guild Awards 2000
Top wins
  1. Best Supporting Actress Angelina Jolie Academy Awards · 2000
  2. Best Supporting Actress Angelina Jolie Golden Globe Awards · 2000
  3. Best Supporting Actress Angelina Jolie Screen Actors Guild Awards · 2000

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