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

Sep 12, 2017

A

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

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

Time Out

Jun 24, 2006

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.

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Peter Stack

San Francisco Chronicle

Jun 18, 2002

2/4

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.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Nov 8, 2024

6/10

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.

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Michael Cuby

them.

Sep 28, 2022

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

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Oct 28, 2020

5/10

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

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Jacinta T

@RT20328759 Nov 1, 2026

this movie is genuinely amazing and i am so glad i came across it. the storyline is so interesting and engaging. i also love the lighting/vibe

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Sydney K

@s1d23yy Oct 28, 2026

not accurate to the book, but the movie itself is amazing. it is hard to separate the book from the movie— there are vague connections but it is one of my favorite movies

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VITALII H

@freakynickison Oct 13, 2026

What a movie! I finally watched it and I’m so glad I did. The cast was simply amazing, it couldn’t be better. Winona was so incredible, so believable and persuasive, it’s her magnum opus for sure. The story is very compelling. It’s based on a book and honestly it made me think about reading it. I’m sure that I’m gonna rewatch it pretty soon.

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Oliver C

@OliverClose Oct 7, 2026

Girl, Interrupted is a story about identity, friendship, and the thin line between fitting in and losing yourself. Winona Ryder gives the film its center, while Angelina Jolie tears through the screen with a performance that refuses to be contained. The writing cuts close to the bone. Every character carries a wound. Every choice has a price. What stays with you is not the institution. It is the people trying to find a way out of it.

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Grace H

@RT28664853 Sep 13, 2026

Complete with a ton of a list celebrities. Complex and intricate. You really feel the pull of emotion. Funny, dark and raw.

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Madeline C

@madelineladybug Aug 16, 2026

This was an amazing movie. It was so emotional and Lisa was a great character to watch. She is quite the personality. If u like gut wrenching movies this is for you

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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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