The Adderall Diaries
“The truth is a motherf_cker.”
Synopsis
Writer and Adderall enthusiast Stephen Elliott reaches a low point when his estranged father resurfaces, claiming that Stephen has fabricated much of the dark childhood that that fuels his writing. Adrift in the precarious gray area of memory, Stephen is led by three sources of inspiration: a new romance, the best friend who shares his history, and a murder trial that reminds him more than a little of his own story. Based on the memoir of the same name.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-21
Top Cast
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James Franco
Stephen Elliott
Amber Heard
Lana Edmond
Ed Harris
Neil Elliott
Christian Slater
Hans Reiser
Wilmer Valderrama
Josh
Jim Parrack
Roger
Cynthia Nixon
Jen Davis
Michael Cristofer
Paul Hora
Danny Flaherty
Teenage Roger
Timothée Chalamet
Teenage Stephen Elliott
Jake Katzman
Cori Resier
Eliana Fanders
Lila Resier
Tamzin Brown
Miranda
Tonya Glanz
Lissette
Casper Andreas
Nate Sweetzer
Giulia Cicciari
Amelia
Rochelle Bostrom
Amanda
Raymond T. Williams
Doug
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 15, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 25, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pamela Romanowsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Pamela Romanowsky
- Original Score
- Michael Andrews
- Original Title
- The Adderall Diaries
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Rabbit Bandini Productions, Windowseat Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pamela Romanowsky
Pamela Romanowsky, Stephen Elliott
Michael Andrews
Bruce Thierry Cheung
Marc Vives
James Franco, James Reach, Vince Jolivette, Marni Zelnick, Joseph McKelheer
Department Leadership Roster
Pamela Romanowsky
Screenplay
Pamela Romanowsky
Director
Bruce Thierry Cheung
Director of Photography
James Franco
Producer
James Reach
Producer
Oren Kaplan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marc Vives
Editor
Vince Jolivette
Producer
Todd Fjelsted
Production Design
Brenda Abbandandolo
Costume Design
Michael Andrews
Original Music Composer
Marni Zelnick
Producer
Joseph McKelheer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adderall Diaries
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What is The Adderall Diaries about?
Writer and Adderall enthusiast Stephen Elliott reaches a low point when his estranged father resurfaces, claiming that Stephen has fabricated much of the dark childhood that that fuels his writing. Adrift in the precarious gray area of memory, Stephen is led by three sources of inspiration: a new romance, the best friend who shares his history, and a murder trial that reminds him more than a little of his own story. Based on the memoir of the same name.
Who directed The Adderall Diaries?
The Adderall Diaries was directed by Pamela Romanowsky.
Who stars in The Adderall Diaries?
The principal cast of The Adderall Diaries includes James Franco, Amber Heard, Ed Harris, Christian Slater, Wilmer Valderrama.
When was The Adderall Diaries released and how long is it?
The Adderall Diaries was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did The Adderall Diaries make at the box office?
The Adderall Diaries grossed $15K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Adderall Diaries?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adderall Diaries was composed by Michael Andrews.
Is The Adderall Diaries based on a book or true story?
The Adderall Diaries is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Stephen Elliott".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adderall Diaries?
The Adderall Diaries holds official age classifications: CA: R; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).