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The Wackness (2008)

Movie ★ 6.4 99 min

Drama Comedy Romance

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.

Jonathan Levine Director Jonathan Levine Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 3, 2008
Runtime
99 min
Rating
R
Budget
$6.0M
Box office
$3.2M
IMDb
tt1082886
Language
Studio
SBK Pictures, Occupant Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Josh Peck Josh Peck Luke Shapiro Ben Kingsley Ben Kingsley Dr. Squires Famke Janssen Famke Janssen Kristin Squires Olivia Thirlby Olivia Thirlby Stephanie Mary-Kate Olsen Mary-Kate Olsen Union Jane Adams Jane Adams Eleanor Method Man Method Man Percy Aaron Yoo Aaron Yoo Justin Talia Balsam Talia Balsam Mrs. Shapiro David Wohl David Wohl Mr. Shapiro Bob Dishy Bob Dishy Grandpa Shapiro Joanna Merlin Joanna Merlin Grandma Shapiro Shannon Briggs Shannon Briggs Bodyguard #1 Roy Milton Davis Homeless Man Alexander Flores Alexander Flores Kid in Bar

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in The Wackness?
The Wackness stars Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen, Olivia Thirlby.
When was The Wackness released?
The Wackness is a 2008 drama, comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch The Wackness?
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