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The Wackness
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The Wackness

2008-07-03 · 99 min · ★ 6.4

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.

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Production details

Directors
Jonathan Levine
Production companies
SBK Pictures, Occupant Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 3,175,469

Top Cast

Josh PeckJosh PeckLuke Shapiro
Ben KingsleyBen KingsleyDr. Squires
Famke JanssenFamke JanssenKristin Squires
Olivia ThirlbyOlivia ThirlbyStephanie
Mary-Kate OlsenMary-Kate OlsenUnion
Jane AdamsJane AdamsEleanor
Method ManMethod ManPercy
Aaron YooAaron YooJustin
Talia BalsamTalia BalsamMrs. Shapiro
David WohlDavid WohlMr. Shapiro
Bob DishyBob DishyGrandpa Shapiro
Joanna MerlinJoanna MerlinGrandma Shapiro
Shannon BriggsShannon BriggsBodyguard #1
Roy Milton DavisHomeless Man
Alexander FloresAlexander FloresKid in Bar

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