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Shrink

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Henry Carter (Kevin Spacey), a jaded therapist-to-the-stars, uses marijuana to forget his troubles. His first pro bono case puts him in touch with Jemma (Saffron Burrows), a troubled teen who lives far from the glamour of the Hollywood Hills. Confronted with her real problems, Henry wonders, given his current state of mind, if he can help Jemma find answers to her questions.
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Critics Consensus

Kevin Spacey's performance is almost sharp enough to save this Hollywood dramedy from itself, but in the end, he's dragged down by a cliched script and indifferent direction.

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London Evening Standard 06/09/2010
3/5
The film, expertly played by actors who look as if they know exactly what they are talking about, is a bit like a voyeur's view of the Hollywood we only hear about in scandal sheets. Go to Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) 06/03/2010
2/5
A limply-organised multi-story snoozefest from Jonas Pate. Go to Full Review Angie Errigo Empire Magazine 06/02/2010
4/5
Sharp and edgy but with a touching warmth, this satire piques the heart as well as the funny bone. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 04/16/2017
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Filled with cliches. Go to Full Review Allan Hunter Daily Express (UK) 06/07/2010
3/5
Shrink neatly intertwines the lives of the leading characters in a manner reminiscent of Robert Altman's Short Cuts but without that film's haunting poignancy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 07/14/2025 Success in 1 hour and 44 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Pervasive Language, Drug Content Throughout and Some Sexual References!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $189,300.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more G M @RT75332534 11/10/2024 Very very beautiful movie!!! See more peter S @RT60369833 06/03/2024 Excellent storyline completely wasted on a mediocre script. The actors are badly directed. Saffron is like a speechless ghost. Kevin Spacey talks in circles. It gets quickly tiring. See more 05/17/2022 Again the "professionals" miss a good one while they're busy giving anything from Disney/Pixar a 90%< average. See more Jeffrey P @vanillavoodoo1 01/23/2022 Ummm... misleading description for me. Didn't really feel like it was about the ‘shrink' and the troubled teen but more of an ensemble cast involving the psychiatrist, his many patients, and all their relationships with each other and with others. See more 04/29/2021 I think that this movie tries to show us the importance of the search of genuine meaning. Instead of simply search for things. See more Read all reviews
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Jonas Pate

Director

Kevin Spacey

Dr. Henry Carter

Robin Williams

Holden

Saffron Burrows

Kate Amberson

Keke Palmer

Jemma

Dallas Roberts

Patrick

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Synopsis Henry Carter (Kevin Spacey), a jaded therapist-to-the-stars, uses marijuana to forget his troubles. His first pro bono case puts him in touch with Jemma (Saffron Burrows), a troubled teen who lives far from the glamour of the Hollywood Hills. Confronted with her real problems, Henry wonders, given his current state of mind, if he can help Jemma find answers to her questions.
Director
Jonas Pate
Producer
Michael Burns, Braxton Pope, Dana Brunetti, Kevin Spacey
Screenwriter
Thomas Moffett
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Ignite Entertainment, Ithaka Films, Trigger Street Productions
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Drug Content Throughout|Some Sexual References)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 24, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 29, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$189.3K
Runtime
1h 44m
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