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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Sometimes it's right to do the wrong things.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director
- Jonathan Levine
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Josh PeckLuke Shapiro
Ben KingsleyDr. Squires
Famke JanssenKristin Squires
Olivia ThirlbyStephanie
Mary-Kate OlsenUnion
Jane AdamsEleanor
Method ManPercy
Aaron YooJustin
Talia BalsamMrs. Shapiro
David WohlMr. Shapiro🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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.
- When was The Wackness released?
- The Wackness was released on July 3, 2008.
- How long is The Wackness?
- The Wackness has a runtime of 1h 39m.
- Where can I track The Wackness?
- You can track The Wackness on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












