the United States on September 24, 2010. Focus Features later opted for a wide release of approximately 500 theaters across the US and a release date of October 8, 2010. The film premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. To coincide with the film's release, Hyperion Books published a new edition of the novel, featuring photos from the film on the cover. The film aired on HBO cable in the summer of 2011. Critical response On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 58% approval rating based on 138 reviews with an average rating of 6/10. The critics consensus states "It's amiable, and it does a surprisingly good job of sidestepping psych ward comedy clichés, but given its talented cast and directors, It's Kind of a Funny Story should be more than just mildly entertaining." On Metacritic, the film has an weighted average score of 63, based on 33 reviews, which indicates "Generally favorable reviews". Justin Chang of Variety wrote: "The filmmakers fully retain their offbeat sensibility and attentiveness to character while providing perhaps the sharpest showcase yet for Zach Galifianakis' outsized talents." Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote: "I don't blame you for backing off a movie that focuses on a suicidal teen who learns warm life lessons by spending five days in a Brooklyn hospital's psych ward. Stop worrying. It's Kind of a Funny Story, based on Ned Vizzini's semiautobiographical novel, breaks the jinx." Michael Rechtshaffen of The Hollywood Reporter called it "A dramatically inert, lethargic dramedy that isn't nearly as quirky and poignant as it perceives itself." Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post gave the film a negative review, saying "There's very little that's even kind of funny in It's Kind of a Funny Story, which can't accurately be described as a comedy but isn't a true drama, either." Home media It's Kind of a Funny Story was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on February 8, 2011. References External links 2010 films 2010 romantic comedy-drama films 2010s teen comedy-drama films 2010s teen romance films American romantic comedy-drama films American teen comedy-drama films American teen romance films Films about suicide Films based on American novels Films based on young adult literature Films directed by Anna Boden Films directed by Ryan Fleck Films set in Brooklyn Films set in psychiatric hospitals Films shot in New York City Focus Features films Films about self-harm Films about depression 2010s English-language