Girl, InterruptedMovie · 1999
If you're into those 'found family in unexpected places' vibes, this one's for you. It's a raw look at what happens when a group of young women, each with their own struggles, are thrown together in a 60s psychiatric hospital. Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie absolutely bring it, giving us all the intense, complex female friendships we crave with a side of rebellion. Get ready for an emotional ride that's heavy but so, so real.
In the late 1960s, Susanna Kaysen, portrayed by Winona Ryder, finds herself committed to a psychiatric hospital after a brief encounter with a therapist. What was meant to be a short rest turns into an extended stay, immersing her in a complex world unlike anything she's known. There, she navigates life alongside a group of unconventional young women, including the charismatic and rebellious Lisa, portrayed by Angelina Jolie. The film explores Susanna's struggle to understand her own sanity and the challenging path to finding her place, either within the institution or back in the outside world.
