Girl, Interrupted
Friday, May 23 - Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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.
“This is one of my favorite movies of all time! There’s always chaos stirring around while all the characters are chaotic messes while also trying to find acceptance within themselves as well with others. The movie was cast so well and even though she wasn’t the main character, this movie made me appreciate Brittany Murphy and her work so much. Angelina Jolie was my girl crush for years after this movie because well, duh! A 90’s movie without Winona Ryder rebelling is not a true 90’s movie. A true love this movie is of mine.” — Staff Pick by Samaja Harrigan, usher
Screening as part of our Staff Picks 2025 series
- Country USA
- Year 1999
- Running Time 127 minutes
- Format DCP
- Distributor Sony (Maccsbox)
- Director James Mangold
- Cast Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Whoopie Goldberg, Clea DuVall, Brittany Murphy, Elisabeth Moss, Jared Leto, Jeffrey Tambor, Vanessa Redgrave
- Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil
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