Prozac Nation (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, Prozac Nation is a drama and romance film directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, running about 95 minutes. “Where do you go when you've gone too far?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Prozac Nation stars Christina Ricci as Elizabeth Wurtzel, Jason Biggs as Rafe, Anne Heche as Dr. Sterling and Michelle Williams as Ruby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Prozac Nation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prozac Nation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prozac Nation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prozac Nation (2001)?
- In US, Prozac Nation is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prozac Nation worth watching?
- Prozac Nation holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prozac Nation?
- Prozac Nation stars Christina Ricci, Jason Biggs, Anne Heche, Michelle Williams and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
- When was Prozac Nation released?
- Prozac Nation was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.