The Wackness
296 reviews
Drama/Comedy
1h 39m
2008
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....
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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.
- DirectorJonathan Levine
- Release3 July 2008
- Genre
- Duration1h 39m
- Budget$6,000,000
- Revenue$3,175,469
- Rate296 reviews
- Productions
SBK Pictures, Occupant Entertainment, Sony Pictures Classics
Cast

Josh Peck
Luke Shapiro

Ben Kingsley
Dr. Squires

Famke Janssen
Kristin Squires

Olivia Thirlby
Stephanie

Mary-Kate Olsen
Union

Jane Adams
Eleanor

Method Man
Percy

Aaron Yoo
Justin

Talia Balsam
Mrs. Shapiro

David Wohl
Mr. Shapiro

Bob Dishy
Grandpa Shapiro

Joanna Merlin
Grandma Shapiro

Shannon Briggs
Bodyguard #1

Alexander Flores
Kid in Bar
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