The Wackness(2008)
“Sometimes it's right to do the wrong things.”
Overview
Set in New York City in the sweltering summer, The Wackness tells the story of a troubled teenage drug dealer, who trades pot for therapy sessions with a drug-addled psychiatrist. Things get more complicated when he falls for one of his classmates, who just happens to be the doctor's daughter. This is a coming-of-age story about sex, drugs, music and what it takes to be a man.
Director
Jonathan Levine
Studio
SBK Pictures
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Josh Peck
as Luke Shapiro
Ben Kingsley
as Dr. Squires
Famke Janssen
as Kristin Squires
Olivia Thirlby
as Stephanie
Mary-Kate Olsen
as Union
Jane Adams
as Eleanor
Method Man
as Percy
Aaron Yoo
as Justin
Talia Balsam
as Mrs. Shapiro
David Wohl
as Mr. Shapiro
Bob Dishy
as Grandpa Shapiro
Joanna Merlin
as Grandma Shapiro
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
SBK Pictures • Occupant Entertainment • Sony Pictures Classics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wackness?▼
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What is The Wackness about?▼
Set in New York City in the sweltering summer, The Wackness tells the story of a troubled teenage drug dealer, who trades pot for therapy sessions with a drug-addled psychiatrist. Things get more complicated when he falls for one of his classmates, who just happens to be the doctor's daughter. This is a coming-of-age story about sex, drugs, music and what it takes to be a man.
Who directed The Wackness?▼
The Wackness was directed by Jonathan Levine and released in 2008. It is a drama, comedy, romance film.
How long is The Wackness?▼
The Wackness has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The Wackness?▼
The cast of The Wackness includes Josh Peck as Luke Shapiro, Ben Kingsley as Dr. Squires, Famke Janssen as Kristin Squires, Olivia Thirlby as Stephanie, Mary-Kate Olsen as Union and more.
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