The Wackness(2008)
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The Wackness Synopsis
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.
The Wackness (2008) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Jonathan Levine, released on July 3, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen and Olivia Thirlby. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 321 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Levine
- Writers:
- Jonathan Levine
- Producers:
- Keith Calder
- Cinematographer:
- Petra Korner
- Composer:
- David Torn
- Production:
- SBK Pictures, Occupant Entertainment
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,175,469
- Status:
- Released
The Wackness (2008) Trailer
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Official Trailer: The Wackness (2008)
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The Wackness Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Levine, written by Jonathan Levine, produced by Keith Calder.
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The Wackness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 321 ratings.
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The Wackness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wackness online?
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The Wackness (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Wackness?
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The main cast of The Wackness (2008) includes Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen, Olivia Thirlby and Mary-Kate Olsen. The film was directed by Jonathan Levine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wackness released?
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The Wackness was released on July 3, 2008 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Wackness worth watching?
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The Wackness (2008) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 321 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wackness?
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