Next to Normal

Sep 11, 2025

2h 10m

★ 9.0

Something next to normal might be OK.

Overview

A mother struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family. The PBS Great Performances recording of the West End Transfer (from Donmar Warehouse) in 2024.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Anonymous Content

PBS

Liberator Film Productions

The WNET Group

Next to Normal Trailers

Cast

Diana Goodman

Caissie Levy

Dan Goodman

Jamie Parker

Gabe Goodman

Jack Wolfe

Natalie Goodman

Eleanor Worthington-Cox

Dr. Fine / Dr. Madden

Trevor Dion Nicholas

Henry

Jack Ofrecio

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