The Wackness (2008)
Movie 1h 39m ★ 6.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
The Wackness is a comedy, drama and romance movie from 2008. It is directed by Jonathan Levine. The cast includes Method Man, Famke Janssen and Ben Kingsley. The running time is 1h 39m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Jonathan LevineDirector
- Method Manas Percy
- Famke Janssenas Kristin Squires
- Ben Kingsleyas Dr. Squires
- Josh Peckas Luke Shapiro
- Jane Adamsas Eleanor
- Mary-Kate Olsenas Union
- Olivia Thirlbyas Stephanie
- Talia Balsamas Mrs. Shapiro
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Questions about The Wackness
- What genre is The Wackness?
- The Wackness is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in The Wackness?
- Method Man, Famke Janssen, Ben Kingsley, Josh Peck, Jane Adams appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Wackness?
- Jonathan Levine directed The Wackness.
- How long is The Wackness?
- The Wackness runs for 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- Is The Wackness worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Wackness?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
