Girl, Interrupted

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Girl, Interrupted

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2000

2h 7m

Drama

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Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, "Girl, Interrupted" is the searing true story of Susanna Kaysen (Winona Ryder), a young woman who finds herself at a renowned mental institution for troubled young women, where she must choose between the world of people who belong on the inside -- like the seductive and dangerous Lisa (Angelina Jolie) -- or the often difficult world of reality on the outside.

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Angelina Jolie gives an intense performance, but overall Girl, Interrupted suffers from thin, predictable plotting that fails to capture the power of its source material.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

It's an interesting story, based on actual events.

Rated: A

Sep 12, 2017

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

Time Out

Does it matter that every time Jolie's offscreen the film wilts a little? Ryder should be perfect as the bright spark; her lines are sharp as a knife. There's a gap, however, between what we hear and what we see.

Jun 24, 2006

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Peter Stack

San Francisco Chronicle

A muddled production that misses the jarring tone of the autobiographical book by Susanna Kaysen on which it is based. The film is entertaining, but not very powerful.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 18, 2002

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

As a picture that wishes to examine different characters in a specific environment (and during a brief period) rather than telling a precisely structured story, the pacing is a touch slow, though the character development is excellent.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 8, 2024

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Michael Cuby

them.

In our modern political climate, I can't think of a better narrative to revisit.

Sep 28, 2022

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Girl, Interrupted is well-performed but hollow - and ultimately unsatisfying.

Rated: 5/10

Oct 28, 2020

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Andrea R

Fundamentally life changing for anyone who has felt abnormal for their mental health. Winona is breathtaking in her role.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Zane T

The movie is slow and boring despite everyone's best efforts doing their respective roles. Ryder and Jolie are the clear standouts but even without Jolie the movie does not feel great. Criticize her Osacr win for this film all you want but Jolie's firey on-screen presence is the best part. Giving this 3 stars is being nice if I am honest.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/08/25

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Elena F.

Great movie portrayed the situation perfectly for the time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Raccoon T

I thought it was a really moving movie. The actor did a great job portraying the characters they played, especially Angelina Jolie. Overall, the depth and the way it got you in the feels and connected to so many made it a good movie. I really liked it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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Peach pastel A

I personally think this movie is one of the best portrayals of mental health in young women I’ve seen in film to date. Winona did an amazing job but, it was really Jolie’s acting that really stood out for me. I completely understand why she won the Oscar for best supporting actress. Every time she was on screen it gave me a sense of anxiety coupled with anticipation. You never knew what her character would do next and, that was exhilarating. My only complaint about the is movie is, I wish we saw more of Daisy. Her story was tragic and I loved how Brittany played her with a sense of heartbreaking honesty. Daisy was one of the many highlights in this movie for me. I do wish Brittany had more screen time though. This movie showed how people dealt with mental health back in the late 1960s and all the improvements that would need to be made. I would 100% recommend this movie especially to young girls such as myself. It could help open up conversations on mental health and, perhaps get people who need help, help. This is a definite rewatch for me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Athena S

Acting is on point the whole movie. Winona’s performance is perfect same with the whole cast. Realistic and relatable to people who struggle with these issues. Would watch again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/25

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James Mangold

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Susanna Kaysen

Angelina Jolie

Lisa

Clea Duvall

Georgina

Brittany Murphy

Daisy

Elisabeth Moss

Polly

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Synopsis

Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, "Girl, Interrupted" is the searing true story of Susanna Kaysen (Winona Ryder), a young woman who finds herself at a renowned mental institution for troubled young women, where she must choose between the world of people who belong on the inside -- like the seductive and dangerous Lisa (Angelina Jolie) -- or the often difficult world of reality on the outside.

Director: James Mangold
Producer: Cathy Konrad, Douglas Wick
Screenwriter: Susanna Kaysen, James Mangold, Lisa Loomer, Anna Hamilton Phelan
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Red Wagon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
Rating: R (Sexuality|Drug Use|Strong Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 14, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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