The Wackness (2008)
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.
Where to watch The Wackness
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Stan | — | — |
| Ireland | — | — | Apple TV |
| Italy | — | CHILI | CHILI |
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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. The Wackness is a Drama, Comedy, Romance movie, released on 2008-07-03, runtime 99 minutes.
Is The Wackness worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Wackness 6.4 out of 10 from 327 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Wackness?
In Australia, The Wackness streams on Stan. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jonathan Levine
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
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