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It's Kind of a Funny Story

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58% Tomatometer 137 Reviews 66% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
Stressed by adolescence, 16-year-old Craig Gilner (Keir Gilchrist) checks himself into a mental-health clinic. Unfortunately, the youth wing is closed, so he must spend his mandated five-day stay with adults. One of them, Bobby (Zach Galifianakis), quickly becomes his mentor -- and protégé, while Craig finds himself drawn to a fellow teen, Noelle (Emma Roberts), who just may be the cure he needs to forget an unrequited crush.
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Critics Consensus

It's amiable, and it does a surprisingly good job of sidestepping psych ward comedy cliches, but given its talented cast and directors, It's Kind of a Funny Story should be more than just mildly entertaining.

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Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) 01/13/2011
2/5
As a self-help sitcom, it feels both glib and icky. Glicky? Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 01/06/2011
1/5
No it's not. It's kind of a rubbish story. Go to Full Review Tom Seymour Little White Lies 01/06/2011
2/5
As disposable as a paper cup and, for such promising directors, a serious regression. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 07/19/2022
Situating an optimistic comedy in an insane asylum was, from the start, a crazy idea. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site 03/01/2021
Nonetheless, in black comedy style, the film sweetly tackles a serious subject matter. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/29/2020
8/10
Features an exceptional cast, a sensible blend of dark humor with dramatic overtones, and the inclusion of several creative fantasy sequences. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Theo H @RT14980288 Aug 18 I really liked it. It was funny, real, emotional and heart warming. It really puts things in perspective for younger viewers who are looking for someone to relate too. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Dec 3 Funny in 01 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $6,491,240.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Language, Drug Material, Mature Thematic Issues and Sexual Content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Adam Y @Adyacht 08/18/2025 in black comedy style, the film sweetly tackles a serious subject matter. See more Henri C @RT82291919 06/02/2025 This movie was amazing. I am going through depresion myself, so I watched the movie, and god, is it amazing. Its funny, the cast is so good, and its relatable. After watching this movie 9 times, I even started reading the book, witch is amazing, too. RIP Ned, your books are the best! See more Linda G @Goldy78 05/28/2025 Not the least bit funny and rather insulting to those patients who have been in a psychiatric hospital. Thankfully one can fast forward when it’s streamed. See more Zuzanna M @RT27669425 10/10/2024 this movie was buns. it doesnt even deserve a singular star. this is not the craig i know and love, and its supposwdly supposed to be based off the book but they couldnt even get the way he looks correct. smh See more Read all reviews
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Anna Boden

Director

Ryan Fleck

Director

Keir Gilchrist

Craig

Zach Galifianakis

Bobby

Emma Roberts

Noelle

Viola Davis

Dr. Eden Minerva

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Synopsis Stressed by adolescence, 16-year-old Craig Gilner (Keir Gilchrist) checks himself into a mental-health clinic. Unfortunately, the youth wing is closed, so he must spend his mandated five-day stay with adults. One of them, Bobby (Zach Galifianakis), quickly becomes his mentor -- and protégé, while Craig finds himself drawn to a fellow teen, Noelle (Emma Roberts), who just may be the cure he needs to forget an unrequited crush.
Director
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Producer
Kevin Misher, Ben Browning
Screenwriter
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Misher Films
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Drug Material|Mature Thematic Issues|Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 8, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.4M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS
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