The Adderall Diaries (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2016, The Adderall Diaries is a thriller and romance film directed by Pamela Romanowsky, running about 87 minutes. “The truth is a motherf_cker.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Writer and Adderall enthusiast Stephen Elliott reaches a low point when his estranged father resurfaces, claiming that Stephen has fabricated much of the dark childhood that that fuels his writing. Adrift in the precarious gray area of memory, Stephen is led by three sources of inspiration: a new romance, the best friend who shares his history, and a murder trial that reminds him more than a little of his own story. Based on the memoir of the same name.
Who’s in it. The Adderall Diaries stars James Franco as Stephen Elliott, Amber Heard as Lana Edmond, Ed Harris as Neil Elliott and Christian Slater as Hans Reiser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Adderall Diaries has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $13.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Adderall Diaries page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Adderall Diaries tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Adderall Diaries (2016)?
- In US, The Adderall Diaries is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Adderall Diaries worth watching?
- The Adderall Diaries holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Adderall Diaries?
- The Adderall Diaries stars James Franco, Amber Heard, Ed Harris, Christian Slater and Wilmer Valderrama.
- When was The Adderall Diaries released?
- The Adderall Diaries was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.