The Wackness
“Sometimes it's right to do the wrong things.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer: The Wackness (2008)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-21
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Josh Peck
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Famke Janssen
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Olivia Thirlby
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Mary-Kate Olsen
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Percy
Aaron Yoo
Justin
Talia Balsam
Mrs. Shapiro
David Wohl
Mr. Shapiro
Bob Dishy
Grandpa Shapiro
Joanna Merlin
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Shannon Briggs
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Roy Milton Davis
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Alexander Flores
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.53x
-$2.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Levine
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Levine
- Original Score
- David Torn
- Original Title
- The Wackness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- SBK Pictures, Occupant Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Levine
Jonathan Levine
David Torn
Petra Korner
Josh Noyes
Keith Calder
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Levine
Director
Jonathan Levine
Writer
Keith Calder
Producer
Annie Spitz
Production Design
David Torn
Original Music Composer
Petra Korner
Director of Photography
Josh Noyes
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wackness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Wackness?
The Wackness was directed by Jonathan Levine.
Who stars in The Wackness?
The principal cast of The Wackness includes Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen, Olivia Thirlby, Mary-Kate Olsen.
When was The Wackness released and how long is it?
The Wackness was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Wackness?
The Wackness had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $3.2M at the worldwide box office (0.53 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Wackness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wackness was composed by David Torn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wackness?
The Wackness holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).