

My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)
2014, English. Directed by Robert Marianetti & Elizabeth Swados & David Wachtenheim.
Life is not bad when I'm not feeling sad.
Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert MarianettiDirector
- Elizabeth SwadosDirector
- David WachtenheimDirector
- Sigourney WeaverElizabeth Swados (voice)
- Steve BuscemiSuicidal Thoughts (voice)
- Fred ArmisenPill Bottle (voice)
- Dan FoglerCast
- Rachel SternVocalist (singing voice)
- Joanna BoberCast
- Hallie Cooper-NovackCast
- Amanda ShechtmanBlonde Ponytail Girl (voice)
- Stephanie Hsuvoice
- Matthew GehringCast
Details
- Released
- 17 April 2014
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Wachtenheim, Robert Marianetti, Elizabeth Swados
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What My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) is based on
My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) is adapted from a novel.
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My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) on?
My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)?
If you liked My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It), try Piece by Piece, Who Are You, Charlie Brown?, The Devil and Daniel Johnston.
Who directed My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)?
My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) (2014) was directed by Robert Marianetti and Elizabeth Swados and David Wachtenheim and stars Sigourney Weaver, Steve Buscemi, Fred Armisen.
What is My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) based on?
My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) is adapted from a novel.