Wasted
Seen it?2002 | 96 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved River's Edge or Trainspotting, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
A high-school track star (Nick Stahl) watches without judgment as his two best friends (Summer Phoenix, Aaron Paul) abuse heroin.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Kay
- Nick StahlChris
- Summer PhoenixSamantha
- Aaron PaulOwen
- Britt IrvinAmy (as Brittney Irvin)
- Andrew AirlieSamantha's Father
- Tony MassilBrad
- Jacqueline SamudaChris' Mom
- Barbara Gates WilsonDr. Maxwell
- Derek RichardsChris' Dad
- Joe Norman ShawCoach