The Wackness_
"Sometimes it's right to do the wrong things."
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.
Starring
Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen
Box Office
$3.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Wackness earned $3.2M against a $6.0M budget.
Year context
The Wackness was released 18 years ago in 2008.
The Wackness is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 39m.
CAST (15)
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
Shannon Briggs
Bodyguard #1
RM
Roy Milton Davis
Homeless Man
Alexander Flores
Kid in Bar
BOX OFFICE
$6.0M
Budget
$3.2M
Revenue
-47%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (301 votes)
Budget
$6,000,000
Box Office
$3,175,469
Profit
$-2,824,531
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Wackness about?
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.
How long is The Wackness?
The Wackness has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in The Wackness?
The cast of The Wackness includes Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Famke Janssen, Olivia Thirlby, Mary-Kate Olsen.
How much did The Wackness make at the box office?
The Wackness earned $3,175,469 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $6,000,000.
What is the rating of The Wackness?
The Wackness has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 301 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Comedy
Romance