The Wackness (2008)
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.
Director: Jonathan Levine
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Josh Peck as Luke Shapiro |
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Ben Kingsley as Dr. Squires |
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Famke Janssen as Kristin Squires |
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Olivia Thirlby as Stephanie |
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Mary-Kate Olsen as Union |
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Jane Adams as Eleanor |
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Method Man as Percy |
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Aaron Yoo as Justin |
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Talia Balsam as Mrs. Shapiro |
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David Wohl as Mr. Shapiro |
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Bob Dishy as Grandpa Shapiro |
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Joanna Merlin as Grandma Shapiro |
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Shannon Briggs as Bodyguard #1 |
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Roy Milton Davis as Homeless Man |
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Alexander Flores as Kid in Bar |
| Directing | Jonathan Levine | Director |
| Writing | Jonathan Levine | Writer |
| Production | Keith Calder | Producer |
| Sound | David Torn | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Petra Korner | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Josh Noyes | Editor |
| Art | Annie Spitz | Production Design |