Self Medicated (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2005, Self Medicated is a drama film directed by Monty Lapica, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on true events. On the edges of Las Vegas, 17-year-old Andrew's life is spiraling out of control. Unable to cope with the loss of his father, Andrew's descent into drugs and violence is gaining momentum, and the once promising young man is now headed for self-destruction. Andrew's mother, helpless to control her son and fighting an addiction of her own, refuses to watch idly as her only child destroys himself. As a last resort, she hires a private company to forcibly kidnap and confine him in a locked-down and corrupt psychiatric hospital. As Andrew is subjected to the secret physical and emotional abuses of the program something inside him is re-awakened. He must somehow get free to save what's left of his life, but to do that, he knows he must first face his own demons head-on.
Who’s in it. Self Medicated stars Monty Lapica as Andrew, Diane Venora as Louise, Kristina Anapau as Nicole and Michael Bowen as Dan Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Self Medicated has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Self Medicated page.
If you liked it. Fans of Self Medicated tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Self Medicated (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Self Medicated change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Self Medicated worth watching?
- Self Medicated holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Self Medicated?
- Self Medicated stars Monty Lapica, Diane Venora, Kristina Anapau, Michael Bowen and Greg Germann.
- When was Self Medicated released?
- Self Medicated was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.