The Wackness (2008): movie guide

What is The Wackness 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.

Cast highlights

The Wackness features Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen, Olivia Thirlby, Mary-Kate Olsen, Jane Adams. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2008-07-03. Runtime: 99 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (327 votes). Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Wackness?

The Wackness is listed as Drama, Comedy, Romance on TMDB.

How long is The Wackness?

The Wackness runs about 99 minutes.

Who stars in The Wackness?

Cast highlights include Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen, Olivia Thirlby, Mary-Kate Olsen, Jane Adams.

Does Cinema Box stream The Wackness?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Wackness?

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