Prozac Nation

Prozac Nation

95 mins | Drama, Romance | Sept. 8, 2001

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.

Prozac Nation

95 mins | Drama, Romance | Sept. 8, 2001

Prozac Nation
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.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers Millennium Films
Original title Prozac Nation
Directors Helga Ungurait, Erik Skjoldbjærg
Writers Elizabeth Wurtzel, Frank Deasy, Galt Niederhoffer, Larry Gross

Cast

Christina Ricci

as Elizabeth Wurtzel

Jason Biggs

as Rafe

Anne Heche

as Dr. Sterling

Jessica Lange

as Mrs. Wurtzel

Lou Reed

as Lou Reed

Jesse Moss

as Sam

Nicholas Campbell

as Donald

Zoe Miller

as Elizabeth at 12

Sheila Paterson

as Grandmother

Rob Freeman

as Mister Cool

Nicole Parker Smith

as Waitress

Frida Betrani

as Julia

Klodyne Rodney

as Nurse

Ian Tracey

as Rolling Stone Editor

Wendy Noel

as Mrs. Edelman

Bill Marchant

as Lecturer

Tom Kent

as Lecturer

Christine Anton

as Mrs. Stevenson

Cindy Lentol

as Sheryl

Paula Plum

as Geeky Mom

Paul Hoover

as Geeky Dad

Tammy Bentz

as Announcer

Emily Perkins

as Ellen

Maddy Capozzi

as Amy

Claude de Martino

as Grandfather

Charles Andre

as Mugger

Mike Mitchell

as Purse Snatcher

Brad Swaile

as Student

Charles Siegel

as Dr. Isaacs

Charles Singh

as Khalil

Chiara Zanni

as Ruby's Roommate

Stephen Basilone

as Warren

Devon Diep

as Student (uncredited)

Jack Fleischer

as Harvard Student (uncredited)

Colby Johannson

as Frat Guy (uncredited)

Alma Martinez

as Professor (uncredited)

Josh Mead

as Frat Guy (uncredited)

Todd Poudrier

as Law Student (uncredited)

Jennifer Rappo

as Student (uncredited)

Ron Truppa

as Harvard Undergrad (uncredited)

Andrew Washington

as Student (uncredited)