Girl, Interrupted

1999
15
2h 7m

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7.3/10

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Coming-of-Age Docudrama Medical Drama Period Drama Psychological Drama Tragedy Biography Drama

Directionless teenager Susanna is rushed to Claymoore, a mental institution, after a supposed suicide attempt. There she befriends a group of troubled women who deeply influence her life.Directionless teenager Susanna is rushed to Claymoore, a mental institution, after a supposed suicide attempt. There she befriends a group of troubled women who deeply influence her life.Directionless teenager Susanna is rushed to Claymoore, a mental institution, after a supposed suicide attempt. There she befriends a group of troubled women who deeply influence her life.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

223K

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POPULARITY

1,138

216

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Won 1 Oscar
- 9 wins & 11 nominations total

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Trivia
Winona Ryder acquired the rights to the novel herself, then spent seven years trying to get the movie made.

Goofs
When Susanna is walking through her house during the party, extras are there and someone clearly says "Look, there's Winona Ryder".

Quotes
[first lines]
Susanna: [narrating] Have you ever confused a dream with life? Or stolen something when you have the cash? Have you ever been blue? Or thought your train moving while sitting still? Maybe I was just crazy. Maybe it was the '60s. Or maybe I was just a girl... interrupted.

Alternate versions
The cinema release was cut by the Singapore Censor Board to remove some sex, reduced language, drug uses, a suicide scene, and reduced some intense moments for a 'PG' certificate. The video releases are re-rated 'NC-16' uncut with consumer advice: Coarse language.

Connections
Featured in HBO First Look: The Making of 'Girl, Interrupted' (1999)

Soundtracks
Bookends
Written by Paul Simon
Performed by Simon & Garfunkel (as Simon and Garfunkel)
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

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Featured review

8/10

Forgot how good this was.

I found this film browsing through Netflix's deplorable movie catalogue, and couldn't figure out when did I watched it some time ago. Utterly enjoyable all the way through, I was delighted by Angelina Jolie's performance, I hadn't even remembered she won an Oscar for it, it wasn't until near the end that it hit me. Her performance is truly astounding, she composes her character with traits that perfectly define a person with her mental state. Her mannerisms, her volatile and somewhat unpredictable self makes her a bit frightening, which makes the viewer watch her performance uncomfortable and in awe at the same time.

Winona Ryder is great as well, she portrays her different condition in a different manner as expected, perhaps more discreetly, but still effective nonetheless. Overall, most acting performances are on point, such as Clea DuVall, the late Brittany Murphy, Whoopi Goldberg and Elisabeth Moss, they all deserved to be credited.

If you want well-done drama with splendid performances, look no further, and enjoy yourself. Especially Angelina Jolie's phenomenal Oscar-winning performance.