The Wackness (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Wackness is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Jonathan Levine, starring Ben Kingsley, Josh Peck and Olivia Thirlby. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $3.2 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2009. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Levine
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wackness About?
The premise of The Wackness without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a long, hot summer, a teenage marijuana dealer develops an unexpected connection with the stepdaughter of his therapist. Their lives become intertwined as they confront personal struggles and the complexities of adolescence. The unusual relationship tests the boundaries of their respective roles and explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and growing up.
The Wackness Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- new york city
- drug dealer
- year 1994
- psychiatrist
- world trade center manhattan new york city
- teen drama
- coming of age drama
- teen romance
- written by director
- therapy session
- psychologist patient relationship
- vandalism arrest
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- attempted suicide by drowning
- graffiti tag
- mix tape
- local bar
- male rear nudity
- pot dealer
- marijuana dealer
- water pipe
- aging hippie
- trophy wife
- bickering husband wife relationship
- drug snorting
- interrupted masturbation
- cassette tape player
- rap music
- hip hop music
- rock music
- teenage protagonist
- intergenerational friendship
- father figure
- saving for college
- romantic drama
- unfaithful husband
- talking about suicide
- buddy comedy
- crying after sex
- fire island new york
- island vacation
- filing for a divorce
- reverse cowgirl sex
- outdoor sex
- mentor protege relationship
- tables turned
- business partners
- jamaican
- former musician
- surprise visitor
- stoner comedy
The Wackness Cast
Ben Kingsley leads the cast, with Josh Peck and Olivia Thirlby. Directed by Jonathan Levine.
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Director Jonathan Levine
More from Jonathan Levine
More films directed by Jonathan Levine, best-rated first: Long Shot, 50/50, Warm Bodies and The Night Before.
The Wackness Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Wackness 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 64% User score
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The Wackness Plot Summary
What happens in The Wackness from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
For the talented psychoanalyst Dr. Jeffrey Squires, portrayed by Ben Kingsley, his therapeutic interactions with the high-school marijuana dealer Luke Shapiro, played by Josh Peck, unknowingly provide him with both insights and a steady supply of cannabis. Luke grapples with typical adolescent challenges, including the quest for romance and the stress of his financially struggling parents, who are on the verge of losing their lavish East Side New York residence.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wackness, scene by scene
The Wackness Box Office
The Wackness grossed $3.2 million worldwide. $2.1 million came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.2M
- US & Canada
- $2.1M
- International
- $1.1M
The Wackness Awards & Nominations
The Wackness earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2009.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Best First Screenplay – Jonathan Levine
The Wackness Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip The wackness intro
How Well Do You Know The Wackness?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in The Wackness
3 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1985 GMC RTS-04 Background role
The Wackness Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Elhagyott szoba” and “Habitación Sin Salida”.
- Also known as
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- Elhagyott szoba
- Habitación Sin Salida
- Hotel Sin Salida
- Temos Vagas
- Vacancy 1
- Motel
- Boş Oda
- 针孔旅馆
- Вакансия на жертву
- O Motel
- Motelul groazei
- חדר פנוי
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- Vacant
- Habitació sense sortida
- Свободни стаи
- Motel smrti
- 베이컨시
- Вакансія на жертву
- Mirties motelis
- 針孔旅社
- モーテル
- 奪命窺兇
- Nhà Trọ Kinh Hoàng
- ห้องว่างให้เชือด
- Soba smrti
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The Wackness FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Wackness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wackness?
The Wackness runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Wackness released?
The Wackness was released on July 3, 2008.
Who directed The Wackness?
The Wackness was directed by Jonathan Levine.
More films by Jonathan Levine Who is in the cast of The Wackness?
The Wackness stars Ben Kingsley, Josh Peck and Olivia Thirlby.
How much did The Wackness make at the box office?
The Wackness grossed $3.2 million worldwide ($2.1 million domestic, $1.1 million international).
How is The Wackness rated?
The Wackness has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was The Wackness nominated for any awards?
The Wackness received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Wackness have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wackness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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