Film · 2002 · Drama
You can't escape yourself.
In lieu of prison, Lyle, a violent adolescent, 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.
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In lieu of prison, Lyle, a violent adolescent, 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.
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Manic (2002) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 42m drama directed by Jordan Melamed is rated 6.8/10 by 124 viewers.
Manic was released on November 22, 2002.
Manic was directed by Jordan Melamed.
Manic has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Manic is categorized as Drama.
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