Storyline

Craig is a high-school junior, in the gifted program, infatuated with his best friend's girl. When he realizes he's suicidal, he checks himself into the psychiatric ward of a hospital, thinking they'll do an observation, help him, and send him home in time for school the next day. Once in, however, he must stay for a week; the juvenile ward is being renovated, so he's in with adults as well as a few youths. Bobby, a man with a young daughter, shows him around; Craig notices Noelle, about his age. He tries to keep his friends from finding out where he is. Little things: he draws, goes to therapy, sings, helps Bobby rehearse an interview. Is this the stuff of insight?

Plot Keywords

depression, based on novel, father son relationship, suicide attempt, art, anxiety, mental illness, vomiting, psychiatric ward, friendship, basketball, ping pong, psychiatrist, kiss, apology, dance, stress, brooklyn bridge, rooftop, self discovery

Short Review

It's Kind of a Funny Story lacks substance, but after you've spent a short time in this ward, you have to agree with Craig: These crazies aren't so bad.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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2. Microsoft Store : Rent From $3.99

3. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99]