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The Wackness

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2008 | 99 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Dazed and Confused or Fast Times at Ridgemont High, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $6 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 36K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jonathan Levine

  • Josh PeckLuke Shapiro
  • Ben KingsleyDr. Squires
  • Famke JanssenKristin Squires
  • Olivia ThirlbyStephanie
  • Mary-Kate OlsenUnion
  • Jane AdamsEleanor
  • Method ManPercy
  • Aaron YooJustin
  • Talia BalsamMrs. Shapiro
  • David WohlMr. Shapiro