Movie

The Wackness

“Sometimes it's right to do the wrong things.”

★ 6.4(312)20081h 39m

The Wackness is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

Where to watch The Wackness

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Good to know

Director: Jonathan Levine
Release date: 2008-07-03
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $3,175,469
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: SBK Pictures

The Wackness — trailer

About The Wackness

The Wackness is a 2008 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Jonathan Levine, starring Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley and Famke Janssen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 312 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wackness in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Josh Peck

Luke Shapiro

Ben Kingsley

Dr. Squires

Famke Janssen

Kristin Squires

Olivia Thirlby

Stephanie

Mary-Kate Olsen

Union

Jane Adams

Eleanor

Method Man

Percy

Aaron Yoo

Justin

Talia Balsam

Mrs. Shapiro

David Wohl

Mr. Shapiro

Bob Dishy

Grandpa Shapiro

Joanna Merlin

Grandma Shapiro

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wackness in Canada?+

In Canada, The Wackness is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Wackness on Netflix?+

The Wackness is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Wackness?+

The Wackness has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in The Wackness?+

The Wackness stars Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen, Olivia Thirlby and Mary-Kate Olsen.

When did The Wackness come out?+

The Wackness is a 2008 movie directed by Jonathan Levine.

What genre is The Wackness?+

The Wackness is Drama, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Wackness?+

The Wackness was directed by Jonathan Levine.