​UNSTUCK: an OCD kids movie

Out of the fear and confusion with OCD, six kids offer hope

Honest. Educational. Inspiring. UNSTUCK is a family-friendly short film that lets kids and teens speak truthfully about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and explain how they learned to face their fears and regain control of their lives.

How to watch the film 1. Streaming Now Subtitles available in 5 languages. Watch UNSTUCK 2. Public Libraries and Colleges See UNSTUCK free using Kanopy. View on Kanopy 3. Therapists and Educators Start a productive conversation about OCD with those you treat and teach. Professionals can own UNSTUCK from New Day Films. Buy on New Day Purchase from New Day for free access to UNSTUCK: Extra Help.

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Reviews from the OCD Community

"Moving. Educational. Inspiring. This film gives anyone insight to what it's really like to live with OCD." - Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, Founder, Peace of Mind Foundation ​

"UNSTUCK reframes the conversation about OCD and how to treat it. It's a great tool for educating pediatricians, clinicians and professionals." - Dr. Dorothy Grice, Chief, OCD & Related Disorders, Icahn School of Medicine ​

"There are things the medical profession has failed to explain to me about OCD that have been summed up by these incredible kids in under 30 minutes." - Amber Nore, Parent

"UNSTUCK’s articulate accounts of OCD treatment and its beneficial effects are accurate and sure to be illuminating." - Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, Director, UNC OCD and Anxiety Program ​

"The film is essential viewing for any family fighting OCD and anyone wanting to understand it." - Sean Fletcher Journalist, Broadcaster, BBC ​

"It captures not only the agony that this debilitating disorder creates, but also the hope that effective treatment provides." - Jeff Bell Author, "Rewind, Replay, Repeat: A Memoir of OCD" Co-founder, Beyond The Doubt

Meet our brave cast

Holden unstuck film Holden talks about magical thinking and OCD. Vanessa Unstuck film Vanessa speaks about contamination OCD. Ariel Unstuck film Ariel speaks about religious OCD and her rituals. Jacob unstuck film Jake talks about compulsions and OCD. Sarah unstuck film Sarah describes "just right" OCD. Sharif Ustuck film Sharif speaks about perfectionism and OCD. Charlotte unstuck film Charlotte describes being a trigger for her sisters OCD. Tatum unstuck film Tatum speak about how OCD affected her family. Show More