It's Kind of a Funny Story
“Sometimes what's in your head isn't as crazy as you think.”
Synopsis
A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-20
Top Cast
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Keir Gilchrist
Craig
Emma Roberts
Noelle
Zach Galifianakis
Bobby
Viola Davis
Eden Minerva
Lauren Graham
Lynn
Jim Gaffigan
George
Zoë Kravitz
Nia
Jeremy Davies
Smitty
Matthew Maher
Humble
Adrian Martinez
Johnny
Bernard White
Muqtada
Daniel London
Solomon
Novella Nelson
Professor
MacIntyre Dixon
Roger
Aasif Mandvi
Dr. Mahmoud
Lou Myers
Jimmy
Thomas Mann
Aaron
Mary Birdsong
Bobby's Ex
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.81x
-$1.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
- Original Score
- Kevin Drew
- Original Title
- It's Kind of a Funny Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.5M
- Production Studios
- Focus Features, Wayfare Entertainment, Misher Films, Journeyman Pictures, Gowanus Projections, Start Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden, Ned Vizzini
Kevin Drew
Andrij Parekh
Anna Boden
Ben Browning, Kevin Misher, Patrick Baker, Michael Maher, Peter Rawlinson
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Boden
Director
Ryan Fleck
Director
Kurt Swanson
Costume Design
Bart Mueller
Costume Design
Ryan Fleck
Screenplay
Anna Boden
Screenplay
Andrij Parekh
Director of Photography
Anna Boden
Editor
Beth Mickle
Production Design
Ben Browning
Producer
Kevin Misher
Producer
Roy Farfel
Stunt Coordinator
Kevin Drew
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's Kind of a Funny Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It's Kind of a Funny Story about?
A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.
Who directed It's Kind of a Funny Story?
It's Kind of a Funny Story was directed by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck.
Who stars in It's Kind of a Funny Story?
The principal cast of It's Kind of a Funny Story includes Keir Gilchrist, Emma Roberts, Zach Galifianakis, Viola Davis, Lauren Graham.
When was It's Kind of a Funny Story released and how long is it?
It's Kind of a Funny Story was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of It's Kind of a Funny Story?
It's Kind of a Funny Story had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $6.5M at the worldwide box office (0.81 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for It's Kind of a Funny Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's Kind of a Funny Story was composed by Kevin Drew.
Is It's Kind of a Funny Story based on a book or true story?
It's Kind of a Funny Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ned Vizzini".
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's Kind of a Funny Story?
It's Kind of a Funny Story holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).