The Wackness (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2008, The Wackness is a drama film directed by Jonathan Levine, running about 99 minutes. “Sometimes it's right to do the wrong things.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Wackness stars Ben Kingsley as Dr. Squires, Famke Janssen as Kristin Squires, Josh Peck as Luke Shapiro and Olivia Thirlby as Stephanie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Wackness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wackness page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wackness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wackness (2008)?
- In US, The Wackness is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wackness worth watching?
- The Wackness holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wackness?
- The Wackness stars Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen, Josh Peck, Olivia Thirlby and Mary-Kate Olsen.
- When was The Wackness released?
- The Wackness was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.