A high school junior, infatuated with his best friend's girl, checks himself into a psychiatric hospital, expecting a quick observation and return to school. Instead, he's stuck in the adult ward for a week, where he forms connections with fellow patients, including a girl his age, while trying to keep his friends in the dark about his whereabouts.

It's Kind of a Funny Story
A teenager's journey towards healing begins when he bravely checks himself into an adult psychiatric unit, a pivotal moment in his battle against depression.