It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)

7.1PG-13101 minDirector: Ryan Fleck

2010 American film

It's Kind of a Funny Story is a 2010 American comedy drama film written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, an adaptation of Ned Vizzini's 2006 novel. The film stars Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, and Viola Davis. It was released in the United States on October 8, 2010, and received generally mixed reviews.

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What is It's Kind of a Funny Story about?
It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) — Craig is a high-school junior in the gifted program, infatuated with his best friend's girl. When he realizes he's suicidal, he checks himself into the psychiatric ward of a hospital, thinking they'll do an observation, help him, and send him home in time for school the next day.
Is It's Kind of a Funny Story based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is It's Kind of a Funny Story scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.