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Cast & Crew

Jonas Pate
Director
Robin Williams
As Holden
Robert Loggia
As Dr. Robert Carter
Kevin Spacey
As Henry Carter
Mark Webber
As Jeremy
Keke Palmer
As Jemma
Jesse Plemons
As Jesus
Brian Huskey
As Film Executive #1

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What is Shrink about? Toggle content

Dr. Henry Carter is a renowned psychiatrist in Hollywood, known for his expertise in treating celebrities with various mental health issues. However, Henry's personal life is a different story. He has lost his wife to suicide, and he himself is struggling with addiction and a sense of purposelessness. Despite this, he continues to see patients and provide them with the help they need. One of his newest patients is Jemma, a troubled high school student who is required to see a therapist after cutting her hand. Jemma is a film enthusiast who aspires to become a filmmaker, and Henry finds himself drawn to her unique perspective on life. As their sessions progress, Henry begins to confront his own issues and finds himself questioning his ability to help his patients. Meanwhile, Jeremy, a young screenwriter, becomes interested in Jemma and secretly steals her private file from Henry's office. This leads to a breakdown on a live television talk show, where Henry publicly reveals his wife's suicide for the first time and denounces his own book as "bullshit." In the aftermath of this outburst, Henry decides to stop treating Jemma, but he continues to help her come to terms with her mother's suicide. Meanwhile Patrick, a talent agent, announces that he will be representing Jemma and making Jeremy's screenplay into a movie. The film ends with henry entering his bedroom, wearing pajamas for the first time in a long time, and looking forward at the possibility of starting a new relationship with Kate, one of his patients. The movie explores themes such as loss, addiction mental health stigma , and the complexities of human relationships. it also highlights Hollywood's obsession wuth youth and success, as well as flaws in the entertainment industry. Through the characters' struggles ad triumphs, Shrink encourages viewers tot though more deeply about their own personal demons and seek help when needed. Overall, Shrink if a thought-provoking drama that delves into the human psyche ad its ability to overcome adversity

Where can I stream Shrink? Toggle content

You can stream Shrink on: Sky Store

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Shrink include Delivery, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, This Is Where I Leave You, The Oranges, Love & Other Drugs, Daddy's Little Girls.