Release date: December 8, 1999

WTW (Where to Watch)/WTB (Where to buy): Netflix, 

Based on (if any): Girl, Interrupted, a memoir by Susanna Kaysen

Genres: Drama, Coming of age, 

Summary: Based on the Girl, Interrupted memoir, published in 1993 by Susanna Kaysen, Girl, Interrupted follows Suanna Kaysen (Winona Ryder), a high school graduate who wants to do nothing else but become an author. Sent to a psychiatrist by her parents, she admits herself into McLean Hospital, a psychiatric hospital, where she is diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Here, she meets other young women who also are battling mental illnesses and builds a bond that’ll last for a lifetime. 

Trigger warnings: mental illness, hospitals, depression, eating disorders, abuse, suicide

Likes:

• Portrayal of a variety mental illnesses
• Consistent characters 
• Main character development 

Dislikes: 

• Portrayal of “curing” mental illness 
• Supporting cast lacks development 

Overall summary: 

This story speaks to me because I feel like this is the first time I could relate to a story like this, and not be annoyed or feel it’s cringey. It’s a beautifully told story and I recommend it to anyone! However, please mind the trigger warnings because there are very graphic images and vocabulary used throughout the movie that can be harmful. This is a great movie, but don’t risk your safety over it! 

check out my full review here!