Girl, Interrupted (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1999, Girl, Interrupted is a drama film directed by James Mangold, running about 127 minutes. “The crazy thing is, you're not crazy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, Susanna Kaysen's prescribed "short rest" from a psychiatrist she had met only once becomes a strange, unknown journey into Alice's Wonderland, where she struggles with the thin line between normal and crazy. Susanna soon realizes how hard it is to get out once she has been committed, and she ultimately has to choose between the world of people who belong inside or the difficult world of reality outside.
Who’s in it. Girl, Interrupted stars Winona Ryder as Susanna Kaysen, Angelina Jolie as Lisa Rowe, Clea DuVall as Georgina Tuskin and Brittany Murphy as Daisy Randone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Girl, Interrupted has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $48.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 Girl, Interrupted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girl, Interrupted tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girl, Interrupted (1999)?
- In US, Girl, Interrupted is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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 Girl, Interrupted worth watching?
- Girl, Interrupted holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Girl, Interrupted?
- Girl, Interrupted stars Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea DuVall, Brittany Murphy and Elisabeth Moss.
- When was Girl, Interrupted released?
- Girl, Interrupted was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.