The Wackness
Set in the summer of 1994 in New York City, “The Wackness” follows the story of a teenage drug dealer named Luke Shapiro who forms an unlikely friendship with his eccentric therapist, Dr. Squires. As they navigate their personal struggles and the complexities of adolescence and adulthood, the film explores themes of love, identity, and the search for happiness amidst the backdrop of a vibrant hip-hop culture.
Views: 26
Director: Jonathan Levine
Actors: Aaron Yoo, Ben Kingsley, David Wohl, Famke Janssen, Jane Adams, Josh Peck, Mary-Kate Olsen, Method Man, Olivia Thirlby, Talia Balsam
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Company: Occupant Entertainment, SBK Pictures
Awards: 4 wins & 4 nominations
Budget: $6,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $3,175,469
Duration:
1h 39minRelease: 2008
Release Date: 2008-07-03
IMDb: 6.9
TMDB: 6.4
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Metacritic: 61
FilmAffinity: 6.3