Manic (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, Manic is a drama film directed by Jordan Melamed, running about 100 minutes. “You can't escape yourself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Manic stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Lyle, Don Cheadle as Dr. David Monroe, Elden Henson as Michael and Cody Lightning as Kenny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Manic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manic (2001)?
- In US, Manic is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manic worth watching?
- Manic holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manic?
- Manic stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Cheadle, Elden Henson, Cody Lightning and Sara Rivas.
- When was Manic released?
- Manic was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.