The Wackness

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

as Luke Shapiro

Ben Kingsley

as Dr. Squires

Famke Janssen

as Kristin Squires

Olivia Thirlby

as Stephanie

Mary-Kate Olsen

as Union

Jane Adams

as Eleanor

Method Man

as Percy

Aaron Yoo

as Justin

Talia Balsam

as Mrs. Shapiro

David Wohl

as Mr. Shapiro

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