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The Wackness

"Sometimes it's right to do the wrong things."

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 Cast

  • Josh Peck

    Josh Peck

    Luke Shapiro

  • Ben Kingsley

    Ben Kingsley

    Dr. Squires

  • Famke Janssen

    Famke Janssen

    Kristin Squires

  • Olivia Thirlby

    Olivia Thirlby

    Stephanie

  • Mary-Kate Olsen

    Mary-Kate Olsen

    Union

  • Jane Adams

    Jane Adams

    Eleanor

  • Method Man

    Method Man

    Percy

  • Aaron Yoo

    Aaron Yoo

    Justin

  • Talia Balsam

    Talia Balsam

    Mrs. Shapiro

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.

Rating

6.4 / 10
312 Reviews
1 Popular

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