The Wackness (2008)

07/03/2008 (US) • 1h 39m

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Sometimes it's right to do the wrong things.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Josh Peck

Luke Shapiro

Ben Kingsley

Dr. Squires

Famke Janssen

Kristin Squires

Jane Adams

Eleanor

Aaron Yoo

Justin

Talia Balsam

Mrs. Shapiro


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$6,000,000.00

Revenue

$3,175,469.00

Keywords

coming of age

marijuana

summer

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