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Prozac Nation (2001)

95 min  -  Drama  -   13 June 2003 (Portugal)
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A young woman struggles with depression during her first year at Harvard. Based on Elizabeth Wurtzel's novel.

Writers:

Elizabeth Wurtzel (based on the book by), Galt Niederhoffer (adaptation), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christina Ricci ...
Jason Biggs ...
Rafe
Anne Heche ...
Michelle Williams ...
Jonathan Rhys Meyers ...
Noah (as Jonathan Rhys-Meyers)
Jessica Lange ...
Jesse Moss ...
Sam
Nicholas Campbell ...
Donald (as Nick Campbell)
Zoe Miller Zoe Miller ...
Elizabeth at 12
Sheila Paterson Sheila Paterson ...
Grandmother
Rob Freeman ...
Mister Cool
Nicole Parker Nicole Parker ...
Waitress (as Nicole Parker Smith)
Frida Betrani ...
Julia
Klodyne Rodney Klodyne Rodney ...
Nurse
Ian Tracey Ian Tracey ...
Rolling Stone Editor
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Storyline

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wurtzel is a teenager accepted into Harvard with a scholarship in journalism. She has been raised by her divorced mother Mrs. Wurtzel since she was two years old, but she misses her father and feels needy and depressive. When she joins the university, she lives with a roommate Ruby and has her sexual initiation with Noah. Her article for the local column in Crimson newspaper is awarded by Rolling Stone magazine. Lizzie becomes abusive in sex and drugs, and her existential crisis and depression increases and she hurts her friends and her mother that love her, while dating Rafe. Mrs. Wurtzel sends her to an expensive psychiatric treatment with Dr. Sterling, in spite of having difficulties paying for her medical bills and therapy sessions. After a long period of treatment under medication, and suicide attempt, Lizzie stabilizes and adjusts to the real world. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

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Plot Keywords:

Depression | Journalism | Suicide Attempt | Sex | Dating  | See more »

Taglines:

Young and depressed in America See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, drug content, sexuality/nudity and some disturbing images See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Germany | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Portugal) See more »

Also Known As:

Prozac Nation - Mein Leben mit der Psychopille See more »

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

When Elizabeth Wurtzel is writing the piece on Bruce Springsteen, a pack of Morleys, the fictional cigarette brand from the The X-Files can be seen on her desk. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Elizabeth is clearing the table near the end of the film, she clears away the plates of her mother and grandmother twice. See more »

Quotes

Elizabeth: You know, if you're going to suggest therapy, don't. I'm living proof it doesn't work.
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Connections

References "The X-Files" (1993) See more »

Soundtracks

"Des Testament Des Mabuse"
Written by Ralf Doerper, Michael Mertens, Andreas Thein
Performed by Propaganda
Courtesy of ZTT Records Ltd. See more »