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Feature film — 2008

The Wackness (2008)

6.41h 39mDrama — 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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A high-signal pick with 326 votes.

SBK Pictures / Occupant Entertainment

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Director: Jonathan Levine

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Cast & crew

Josh Peck as Luke Shapiro

Josh Peck

Luke Shapiro

Ben Kingsley as Dr. Squires

Ben Kingsley

Dr. Squires

Famke Janssen as Kristin Squires

Famke Janssen

Kristin Squires

Olivia Thirlby as Stephanie

Olivia Thirlby

Stephanie

Mary-Kate Olsen as Union

Mary-Kate Olsen

Union

Jane Adams as Eleanor

Jane Adams

Eleanor

Method Man as Percy

Method Man

Percy

Aaron Yoo as Justin

Aaron Yoo

Justin

Talia Balsam as Mrs. Shapiro

Talia Balsam

Mrs. Shapiro

David Wohl as Mr. Shapiro

David Wohl

Mr. Shapiro

Bob Dishy as Grandpa Shapiro

Bob Dishy

Grandpa Shapiro

Joanna Merlin as Grandma Shapiro

Joanna Merlin

Grandma Shapiro

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