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It's Kind of a Funny Story

  • 2010
  • PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
150K
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Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, and Keir Gilchrist in It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.
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A clinically-depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.A clinically-depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.A clinically-depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.

  • Directors
    • Anna Boden
    • Ryan Fleck
  • Writers
    • Anna Boden
    • Ryan Fleck
    • Ned Vizzini
  • Stars
    • Keir Gilchrist
    • Zach Galifianakis
    • Emma Roberts
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    150K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Anna Boden
      • Ryan Fleck
    • Writers
      • Anna Boden
      • Ryan Fleck
      • Ned Vizzini
    • Stars
      • Keir Gilchrist
      • Zach Galifianakis
      • Emma Roberts
    • 222User reviews
    • 155Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos8

    It's Kind of a Funny Story: Trailer #1
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    It's Kind of a Funny Story: "I'm So Proud of You"
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    It's Kind of a Funny Story: "I'm So Proud of You"
    It's Kind of a Funny Story: "I'm So Proud of You"
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    It's Kind of a Funny Story: "I'm So Proud of You"
    It's Kind Of A Funny Story: I'm So Proud Of You
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    It's Kind Of A Funny Story: I'm So Proud Of You
    It's Kind Of A Funny Story: This Is A Surprise
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    It's Kind Of A Funny Story: This Is A Surprise
    It's Kind Of A Funny Story: Are You A Doctor?
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    It's Kind Of A Funny Story: Are You A Doctor?
    It's Kind Of A Funny Story: Therapy
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    It's Kind Of A Funny Story: Therapy

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    Keir Gilchrist
    Keir Gilchrist
    • Craig
    Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis
    • Bobby
    Emma Roberts
    Emma Roberts
    • Noelle
    Dana DeVestern
    Dana DeVestern
    • Alyssa
    • (as Dana De Vestern)
    Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham
    • Lynn
    Jim Gaffigan
    Jim Gaffigan
    • George
    Karen Chilton
    Karen Chilton
    • Nurse Harper
    Aasif Mandvi
    Aasif Mandvi
    • Dr. Mahmoud
    Jared Goldstein
    Jared Goldstein
    • Ronny
    Alan Aisenberg
    Alan Aisenberg
    • Scuggs
    Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz
    • Nia
    Thomas Mann
    Thomas Mann
    • Aaron
    Jeremy Davies
    Jeremy Davies
    • Smitty
    Rosalyn Coleman
    Rosalyn Coleman
    • Monica…
    Viola Davis
    Viola Davis
    • Dr. Eden Minerva
    Lou Myers
    Lou Myers
    • Jimmy
    MacIntyre Dixon
    MacIntyre Dixon
    • Roger
    Bernard White
    Bernard White
    • Muqtada
    • Directors
      • Anna Boden
      • Ryan Fleck
    • Writers
      • Anna Boden
      • Ryan Fleck
      • Ned Vizzini
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    User reviews222

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    6adrian-rugina

    Sweet movie.

    This is a slightly fun movie, but do not expect laughing your guts out. It's a almost a teenage romantic comedy placed in a different environment than the regular college movies. It has good characters and decent casting,and they will grow on you easily. Also, I appreciate such characters that are very enjoyable even if they don;t have more than 2-3 lines, such as Muqtada or Solomon. You may not remember this movie next year, but you might be hearing a friend sayin to you "get up, Muqtada" if you don;t want to get up from your bed :). This is a good 2010 movie, with a low budget,low commercial expectations but with great feedback. Despite dealing with depression issues, the atmosphere is positive and delivers a good feel at the end. Nice to see this kind of movies from time to time.
    7lewiskendell

    It's kind of an awesome movie.

    "See, that's the part I don't get, Craig. I mean, you're cool, you're smart, you're talented. You have a family that loves you. You know what I would do just to be you, for just a day?"

    Despite the fact that most critics were underwhelmed with It's Kind of a Funny Story, I found myself liking the movie. It's sort of a feel-good flick, despite being set in a mental hospital. Imagine a lighthearted version Girl, Interrupted with more teen angst (in a good way).

    The story's about a teenage boy who's burnt out on pressure from parents, school, and his peers, exhausted, and contemplating suicide. He checks himself into a mental health clinic hoping for some kind of a quick fix, but instead has to spend five days in the adult ward (the youth ward is temporarily closed). He meets the requisite cast of oddball patients (including Zach Galifianakis), he grows close to the requisite love interest triangle (Emma Roberts & Zoe Kravitz), and he learns the requisite lessons about himself and life. 

    So yeah, this isn't exactly a revolutionary movie. I enjoyed it, though. Keir Gilchrist is a likable young actor, and Galifianakis keeps thing from getting too serious with his quasi- mentor character. The young cast gives solid performances, as well (I've developed quite the massive crush on Zoe Kravitz, I hope she sticks around the movie biz for a long time to come).

    All in all, not a bad movie to spend a couple of hours with. It leaves you in a positive mood, and the soundtrack is pretty rockin', too.
    9barbarakayrich

    Lift

    An important movie, and an original movie whose originality is not its reason for being. That is, "It's Kind of a Funny Story" has emotional chops. Musical chops as well, but that's another review.

    Yes, the shadow of a memory of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" came to me while watching, but I have to say this echo did not lessen "Kind of a Funny Story" by comparison. It's not an angry movie. It's not a star vehicle. It's not a plot-fest. It is not ego-driven. It is not desperate for laughs, though I laughed hard on several occasions. In fact I'll see it again to remember those lines.

    This movie gives you time with interesting people. Defenseless and ordinary, and beautiful people. Teens need to feel, we all need to feel compassion for ourselves and everyone around us pushed to depression. "Funny Story" while not grimly realistic is realistic in heart.

    Zach Galifianakis has transcendent scenes. Keir Gilchrist is just lost enough. Much to admire in the film-making. This one should not sink under the radar.
    MLDinTN

    nothing stands out in this

    There wasn't anything that happens in this movie that stands out. It's not really a comedy or drama and I didn't find it entertaining. Even Zack G. didn't do anything funny. It's about a teen, Craig, whom is depressed and dreams about suicide. So, he goes to a mental ward and gets checked in for 5 days with all the adults because the teen ward is closed. He meets one girl his age he sort of makes friends with. Then there is Bobby whom has a kid and is in there for suicide attempts also. Craig meets a few other "off" characters. The main thing he does is make life easier for all the patients because he gets along with everyone and throws a pizza party on his last day. So, now you see why it was boring.

    FINAL VERDICT: Skip it.
    9jlf-849-617310

    Fun and moving story about a teenager under pressure

    "It's Kind of a Funny Story" is based on the book of the same title in which Ned Vizzini tells of his experience checking himself into an adult psychiatric ward at the suggestion of a suicide hotline. The film by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck is lighter than their previous two films, "Half Nelson" and "Sugar", which deal with drug addiction and an immigrant's experience. Still the issue of teenage suicide is a serious one, even though Vizzini's book, and Boden/Fleck's screenplay, treat it with many comedic moments. Keir Gilchist from "The United States of Tara" is nuanced and convincing in the lead role, and is backed up by a strong supporting cast led by Zach Galifianakis and Emma Roberts. If you can remember or relate to what it is to be a teenager under pressure from school, parents, friends, and life in general you will like this movie. It will make you laugh, cry, and be glad to be alive--isn't that what film is all about?

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    • Trivia
      The film is an adaptation of Ned Vizzini's 2006 novel of the same name. The book was inspired by Vizzini's own brief hospitalization for depression in November 2004. In 2013, Vizzini committed suicide at the age of 32 by jumping off the roof of the building where his parents lived in Brooklyn.
    • Goofs
      The soundtrack which made Moqtada get out from his room wasn't Egyptian. It was a Syrian song composed and performed by Syrian artists.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Eden Minerva: Lord, grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the difference.

    • Connections
      Featured in Maltin on Movies: Secretariat (2010)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Brendan Canning, Ryan Kondrat, John LaMagna and Justin Peroff

      Performed by Broken Social Scene Presents: Brendan Canning

      Courtesy of Arts & Crafts Productions Inc.

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    • Release date
      • October 8, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Như Một Truyện Cười
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Wayfare Entertainment
      • Misher Films
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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,363,628
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,013,406
      • Oct 10, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,491,240
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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