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Release Date:
14 January 2000 (USA)
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Plot:
Based on writer Susanna Kaysen's account of her 18-month stay at a mental hospital in the 1960s. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 4 wins
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8 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(61 articles)
Ryder: 'I Wasn't Jealous Of Jolie's Oscar Win'
(From WENN. 25 October 2009, 6:26 PM, PDT)
Voight: 'Winslet Deserved To Win'
(From WENN. 23 February 2009, 4:06 AM, PST)
(From WENN. 25 October 2009, 6:26 PM, PDT)
Voight: 'Winslet Deserved To Win'
(From WENN. 23 February 2009, 4:06 AM, PST)
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A masterpiece in movie history!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Winona Ryder | ... | Susanna Kaysen | |
| Angelina Jolie | ... | Lisa Rowe | |
| Clea DuVall | ... | Georgina Tuskin (as Clea Duvall) | |
| Brittany Murphy | ... | Daisy Randone | |
| Elisabeth Moss | ... | Polly 'Torch' Clark | |
| Jared Leto | ... | Tobias 'Toby' Jacobs | |
| Jeffrey Tambor | ... | Dr. Melvin Potts | |
| Vanessa Redgrave | ... | Dr. Sonia Wick | |
| Whoopi Goldberg | ... | Valerie Owens, RN | |
| Angela Bettis | ... | Janet Webber | |
| Jillian Armenante | ... | Cynthia Crowley | |
| Drucie McDaniel | ... | M.G. | |
| Alison Claire | ... | Nurse Gretta | |
| Christina Myers | ... | Nurse Margie | |
| Joanna Kerns | ... | Annette Kaysen |
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong language and content relating to drugs, sexuality and suicide.
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Runtime:
127 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Singapore:PG (cut) |
Iceland:14 |
Iceland:16 (video rating) |
USA:R (certificate #36459) |
Malaysia:18PL |
Malaysia:U (cut version) |
Portugal:M/16 |
Philippines:R-18 |
Singapore:NC-16 (re-rating) |
Brazil:14 |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:MA |
Canada:16+ (Québec) |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-14 |
Germany:12 |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Mexico:B |
New Zealand:M |
South Korea:18 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15
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There is a line in the movie said by Angelina Jolie's character, "Lisa" that is a poem by 'Dorothy Parker' called "Resume": "Razors pain you; Rivers are damp; Acids stain you; And drugs cause cramp. Guns aren't lawful; Nooses give; Gas smells awful; You might as well live."
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Goofs:
Anachronisms: When Susanna is talking to an employee at her high school about her plans for college and her career, she says she's not going to burn her bra, drop acid, or march on Washington. The bra burning story was published in 1968, not 1967 when Susanna was in high school.
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Quotes:
Dr. Crumble:
Susanna, four days ago... you chased a bottle of aspirin, with a bottle of vodka.
Susanna: I had a headache.
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Susanna: I had a headache.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Will & Grace: Girls, Interrupted (#2.20)" (2000)
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Soundtrack:
Angel Of The Morning
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FAQ
Is the entire film based on real events and facts?Were all of the girls in the film friends and did they remain friendly?
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I loved this movie from on the first day I saw it. This story is so unique in its way showing the problems many people have to face when being young. The best thing about this movie is, that it's based upon the experience of the real Susanna Kaysen, which means that the story is not only real but also natural and not "brightened up" for entertainment. It shows reality as it is! The actors do a really great job and among other acting personalities we can find Whoopie Goldberg, Winona Ryder and Jared Leto which seem just perfect for the roles they embody. The story, which seems to me loving and cruel at the same time, is pictured by a wonderful musical score and great songs more or less known from those hard days known as the 60's. This movie is a MUST for everyone who is seeking for a deep, thoughtful and emotional film as well as great actors!