# It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)

> A suicidal high-school student finds unexpected friendship, creativity, and emotional perspective during an unplanned week in a psychiatric ward.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28736

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
- Cast: Keir Gilchrist, Emma Roberts, Zach Galifianakis, Viola Davis, Lauren Graham, Jim Gaffigan, Zoë Kravitz, Jeremy Davies
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804497/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, empathetic, introspective, reflective evening, mental health awareness viewing

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