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The Wackness (2008)
Director: Jonathan Levine
Cast: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen, Olivia Thirlby
Runtime99 min
RatingR
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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.
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Fans of unique coming-of-age dramas will appreciate the blend of humor and poignancy in The Wackness, directed by Jonathan Levine in 2008. With standout performances from Josh Peck and Ben Kingsley, the film offers a distinctive take on the trials and tribulations of adolescence set against the vibrant backdrop of 1990s New York City.
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The Wackness is a 2008 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Jonathan Levine. The film is a semi-autobiographical account of Levine's life growing up in New York City in the 1990s. It stars Ben Kingsley, Josh Peck, Famke Janssen, Olivia Thirlby, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Method Man. It revolves around a troubled teenage drug dealer who trades pot for therapy sessions with a drug-addled psychiatrist.
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