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My Dad Can't Be Crazy... Can He? (1989) - Movie Browser

Wil Wheaton watches his dad lose his mind in this forgotten 80s gut-punch.

After School Special but make it devastatingKitchen-sink tragedyForgotten Wheaton deep cut

Overview

Teenage boy is unable to deal with his schizophrenic father.

mental illness schizophrenia after school special

Generational mental illnessAdolescent burdenFamily fractureDenial as survival

Standout Aspects

Acting

Don Murray's unraveling is genuinely uncomfortable to witness.

Writing

Joanna Lee's script refuses easy answers or redemption arcs.

Best for:Solo·Rewatch

Heads up:Disturbing·Emotional

Director

Joanna Lee

ReleasedSep 14, 1989

Runtime1h

StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Top Cast

Don Murray

Jack Karpinsky

Loretta Swit

Wanda Karpinsky

Wil Wheaton

Nick Karpinsky

Christian Jacobs

Danny

Sadie Stratton

Lois

Judith Jones

Karen

Fran Bennett

Nurse Etting

Liam Sullivan

Doctor

Ken Medlock

Coach

Lew Gallo

Teacher

Vance Valencia

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