Crazy, Not Insane (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 2020, Crazy, Not Insane is a documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, running about 117 minutes. “Murderers are made, not born.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fascinated by the human brain and its capacity for ruthlessness, psychiatrist Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis has spent her life investigating the interior lives of violent people. With each case, she came closer to developing a unified field theory of what makes a killer. Along the way - steering away from the conventional wisdom of her colleagues - she explored the world of multiple personality disorder.
Who’s in it. Crazy, Not Insane stars Dorothy Lewis as Self and Laura Dern as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Crazy, Not Insane has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crazy, Not Insane page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crazy, Not Insane (2020)?
- In US, Crazy, Not Insane is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crazy, Not Insane worth watching?
- Crazy, Not Insane holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Crazy, Not Insane?
- Crazy, Not Insane stars Dorothy Lewis and Laura Dern.
- When was Crazy, Not Insane released?
- Crazy, Not Insane was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.
