Shrink

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Shrink

R

2009

1h 44m

Drama

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Henry Carter (Kevin Spacey), a jaded therapist-to-the-stars, uses marijuana to forget his troubles. His first pro bono case puts him in touch with Jemma (Saffron Burrows), a troubled teen who lives far from the glamour of the Hollywood Hills. Confronted with her real problems, Henry wonders, given his current state of mind, if he can help Jemma find answers to her questions.

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Critics Consensus

Kevin Spacey's performance is almost sharp enough to save this Hollywood dramedy from itself, but in the end, he's dragged down by a cliched script and indifferent direction.

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Jun 3, 2010

2/5

A limply-organised multi-story snoozefest from Jonas Pate.

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Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

Jun 2, 2010

4/5

Sharp and edgy but with a touching warmth, this satire piques the heart as well as the funny bone.

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Cliff Doerksen

Chicago Reader

Aug 20, 2009

Man is born unto trouble as the sparks fly upward, and when those sparks emanate from a doobie clutched by Kevin Spacey, a smug critique of the American dream is sure to follow.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Apr 16, 2017

C-

Filled with cliches.

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Allan Hunter

Daily Express (UK)

Jun 7, 2010

3/5

Shrink neatly intertwines the lives of the leading characters in a manner reminiscent of Robert Altman's Short Cuts but without that film's haunting poignancy.

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Damon Wise

Radio Times

Jun 3, 2010

2/5

Though it dwells on the seamier side of showbiz -- a seedy, pill-popping actor and a slutty casting-couch actress turn up in subplots -- it ultimately buys into the fantasy land it had started out debunking.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 14, 2025

Success in 1 hour and 44 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Pervasive Language, Drug Content Throughout and Some Sexual References!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $189,300.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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G M

@RT75332534 Nov 10, 2024

Very very beautiful movie!!!

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peter S

@RT60369833 Jun 3, 2024

Excellent storyline completely wasted on a mediocre script. The actors are badly directed. Saffron is like a speechless ghost. Kevin Spacey talks in circles. It gets quickly tiring.

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May 17, 2022

Again the "professionals" miss a good one while they're busy giving anything from Disney/Pixar a 90%< average.

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Jeffrey P

@vanillavoodoo1 Jan 23, 2022

Ummm... misleading description for me. Didn't really feel like it was about the ‘shrink' and the troubled teen but more of an ensemble cast involving the psychiatrist, his many patients, and all their relationships with each other and with others.

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Apr 29, 2021

I think that this movie tries to show us the importance of the search of genuine meaning. Instead of simply search for things.

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Synopsis

Henry Carter (Kevin Spacey), a jaded therapist-to-the-stars, uses marijuana to forget his troubles. His first pro bono case puts him in touch with Jemma (Saffron Burrows), a troubled teen who lives far from the glamour of the Hollywood Hills. Confronted with her real problems, Henry wonders, given his current state of mind, if he can help Jemma find answers to her questions.

Director: Jonas Pate
Producer: Michael Burns, Braxton Pope, Dana Brunetti, Kevin Spacey
Screenwriter: Thomas Moffett
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Ignite Entertainment, Ithaka Films, Trigger Street Productions
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Drug Content Throughout|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 24, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 29, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $189.3K
Runtime: 1h 44m

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