Manic (2002)

Manic (2002) is a Drama film directed by Jordan Melamed, rated 6.8/10 by 119 viewers.

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.

Where to stream (US): Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Directed by Jordan Melamed. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Cheadle, Zooey Deschanel, Michael Bacall, Elden Henson.