The Wackness
“Sometimes it's right to do the wrong things.”
Where to watch The Wackness in Canada
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 6 June 2026.
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 310 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.
The Wackness trailer
Overview
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.
Top 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
Shannon Briggs
Bodyguard #1
Roy Milton Davis
Homeless Man
Alexander Flores
Kid in Bar
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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.
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