The Wackness
6.371
267 Reviews
2008
1h 39min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
July 2008
Runtime
1h 39min
Director
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$3,175,469
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
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
Roy Milton Davis
Homeless Man
Alexander Flores
Kid in Bar
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