Shrink (2009)

Unable to cope with a recent personal tragedy, LA's top celebrity shrink turns into a pothead with no concern for his appearance and a creeping sense of his inability to help his patients.

Director:

Jonas Pate

Writers:

Thomas Moffett, Henry Reardon (story)

Stars:

Kevin Spacey, Mark Webber, Keke Palmer

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Spacey	...	Henry Carter
Joe Nunez	...	Recording Supervisor (as Joseph A. Nuñez)
Mark Webber	...	Jeremy
Keke Palmer	...	Jemma
Sierra Aylina McClain	...	Carina
Ada Luz Pla	...	Teacher
Saffron Burrows	...	Kate
Jack Huston	...	Shamus
Pell James	...	Daisy
Mei Melançon	...	Miyu
Dallas Roberts	...	Patrick
Andrew Sibner	...	Richie
Troy Metcalf	...	O.T.
Kendall Clement	...	Uncle Jim
Jesse Plemons	...	Jesus

Storyline

In Hollywood, people in need revolve around Dr. Henry Carter, a shrink: Jack, an aging star wants permission to cheat on his wife; Shamus is a director who's a cokehead; Patrick is a high-powered germophobic producer; Jeremy is a young writer looking for a break; Jemma, a high-school student, is skipping school; and Kate is an actress facing her mid-30s. Henry's wife recently died; he's grieving, blaming himself, smoking lots of pot. Henry's friends try an intervention; someone steals a patient's file from Henry; Patrick's assistant, the pregnant Daisy, sees promise in Jeremy's work; and, Jesus, Henry's drug dealer, sells him some potent weed. Can anything good come of this?

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Plot Keywords:

shrink | drug dealer | widower | depression | cheeseburger | 

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Taglines:

The doctor is out.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug content throughout, and pervasive language including some sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the only film to feature both Kevin Spacey and Robin Williams.

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Goofs

Minute 20: While Henry (Kevin Spacy) stands in front of the fireplace and grabs the signed letter a boom mic shadow fills the entire center of the wall.

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Quotes

Patrick: You have a drinking problem, my friend.
Shamus: I'm Irish.

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Connections

References Wanted (2008)

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Soundtracks

Shiny Girl
Written by Darius Holbert and Willie Wisely
Performed by Darius Holbert

User Reviews

Shrink is not for the Phatom Menace crowd.

This movie will not satisfy your endless hunger for car chases, explosions and over-the-top joke-every-nine-seconds sitcom dialog. Shrink is a subtly funny drama of depth with real characters in real pain, each coping in their own way. The directing is perfect. This picture called for downplayed artistry...and that's exactly what Jonas Pate delivered. He knew well enough to keep this film grounded and let the characters breathe. And speaking of the characters; they were all beautifully written and performed. I really wasn't familiar with most of the cast...but I felt they all did their character's justice. Spacey wasn't the only one that brought his A-game to the set. Shrink is not a bundle of excitement. It's a beautiful, touching movie that will be enjoyed by any adult with a taste for quality drama.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 August 2009 (Greece)

Also Known As:

Shrink

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,100,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$16,443, 26 July 2009

Gross USA:

$189,621

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$303,431

Company Credits

Production Co:

Roadside Attractions, Ignite Entertainment, Ithaka Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min 110 min (European Film Market)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1