Name that movie!

January 15, 2013 8:06 PM

I remember watching a movie that was made in either the late 80s or early 90s which was set in a mental institution (or possibly rehab facility?). What was it?

The only other thing that I remember about the movie is that the advice given to the women (I think all of the main characters were female) as they left the institution was that they should first get themselves a houseplant. If the plant lived for a year or so, they could get a pet. Once the pet lived for a year or so, they could have a healthy relationship.

posted by cheerwine to Media & Arts (9 answers total)

Was it Girl, Interrupted?
posted by windykites at 8:08 PM on January 15, 2013

Best answer: I never get these!

It's 28 Days with Sandra Bullock.
posted by jbenben at 8:11 PM on January 15, 2013 [8 favorites]

I was thinking "Girl, Interrupted" too.
posted by JujuB at 8:12 PM on January 15, 2013

I'm 3rding Girl, Interrupted.
posted by Grandysaur at 8:12 PM on January 15, 2013

Jbenben has it, it's 28 Days.
posted by msali at 8:13 PM on January 15, 2013

28 days was my second thought- It must be one of those!
posted by windykites at 8:13 PM on January 15, 2013

Nthing jbenben
Definitely 28 days.
posted by whowearsthepants at 8:14 PM on January 15, 2013

Response by poster: That was fast! Yeah, 28 Days. Thanks!
posted by cheerwine at 8:17 PM on January 15, 2013 [1 favorite]

In related news, I just had a plant die. DAMMIT!
posted by jenfullmoon at 10:24 PM on January 15, 2013 [1 favorite]