Manic
January 27, 2001
102 minutes
6.9
Drama

Manic

Follows the fate of Lyle, a violent adolescent who, in lieu of prison, 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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Cast
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
(Lyle)
Don Cheadle
(Dr. David Monroe)
Zooey Deschanel
(Tracy)
Michael Bacall
(Chad)
Elden Henson
(Michael)
Cody Lightning
(Kenny)
Sara Rivas
(Sara)
William Richert
(Diego)
Blayne Weaver
(Charlie)
Maggie Baird
(Rebecca)
Roxie Fuller
(Roxie)
Van Epperson
(Night Staff)
Jamielyn Lippman
(Dairy Girl)
Paul Greenstone
(Mental Patient (uncredited))
Lydell M. Cheshier
(J.C.)
Bree Nogueira
(Bree)
Kathy Paradise
(Nurse)
Lauren Shubert
(Lauren)
Ben Markham
(Card Kid)
Travis Sutton
(Eddie)
Nic Henley
(Nic)
Julie Remala
(Night Nurse)
Michael O'Neil
(Harold)