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Shrink

Shrink

The Doctor is Out

20096.21h 44m

Overview

Unable to cope with a recent personal tragedy, LA's top celebrity shrink turns into a pothead with no concern for his appearance and a creeping sense of his inability to help his patients.

Directed by Jonas Pate
Written by Thomas Moffett, Henry Reardon
Produced by Braxton Pope, Dana Brunetti, Kevin Spacey
Box OfficeBudget: $5.1MRevenue: $303K

Top Cast

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Henry Carter

Mark Webber

Mark Webber

Jeremy

Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer

Jemma

Saffron Burrows

Saffron Burrows

Kate

Jack Huston

Jack Huston

Shamus

Pell James

Pell James

Daisy

Dallas Roberts

Dallas Roberts

Patrick

Laura Ramsey

Laura Ramsey

Keira

Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons

Jesus

Robert Loggia

Robert Loggia

Dr. Robert Carter

Themes & Keywords

drug dealerdepressionsuicidealcoholtherapistlos angeles, californiapsychiatristwidowerpot head

About Shrink

Shrink is a comedy, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of drug dealer, depression, suicide, alcohol, therapist, los angeles, california. Directed by Jonas Pate, it stars Kevin Spacey, Mark Webber, Keke Palmer. Unable to cope with a recent personal tragedy, LA's top celebrity shrink turns into a pothead with no concern for his appearance and a creeping sense of his inability to help his patients.

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