Overview
When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her chance to escape the pressures of her working-class background and concentrate on her true talent. But what starts out so promising leads to self-destructive behavior and paralyzing depression that reflects an entire generation's struggle to navigate the effects of divorce, drugs, sex, and high expectations.
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Crew
DirectorErik Skjoldbjærg
WriterFrank Deasy, Larry Gross
Cast
Christina Ricci
Elizabeth Wurtzel
Jason Biggs
Rafe
Anne Heche
Dr. Sterling
Michelle Williams
Ruby
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Noah
Jessica Lange
Mrs. Wurtzel
Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Jesse Moss
Sam
Nicholas Campbell
Donald
Zoe Miller
Elizabeth at 12
Sheila Paterson
Grandmother
Rob Freeman
Mister Cool
Nicole Parker
Waitress
Frida Betrani
Julia
Klodyne Rodney
Nurse
Ian Tracey
Rolling Stone Editor
Wendy Noel
Mrs. Edelman
Bill Marchant
Lecturer
Tom Kent
Lecturer
Christine Anton
Mrs. Stevenson
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Keywords
depressionbased on novel or bookharvard universitybased on true storyborderline personality disorderwritertherapymental illnessyoung adult1990sdegradation of lifestylelou reed
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026