# Girl, Interrupted (1999)

> A troubled young woman’s confinement in a 1960s psychiatric hospital becomes a turbulent passage toward self-knowledge, shaped by an unforgettable bond with a charismatic fellow patient.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2236

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: James Mangold
- Cast: Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea DuVall, Brittany Murphy, Elisabeth Moss, Jared Leto, Jeffrey Tambor, Vanessa Redgrave
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172493/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: intense, melancholic, sardonic, reflective viewing, character drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of mental health and identity within the confines of a psychiatric institution.

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