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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

Summary: Friendship, love, and coming of age in New York City, summer of 1994. Luke Shapiro has just graduated from high school, sells marijuana, and trades pot for therapy from a psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Squires. Luke is attracted to a classmate, Stephanie, who's out of his league and Squires' step-daughter. By July, he's hanging out with Stephanie, taking her on his rounds selling pot out of an ice-cream pushcart. Then things take a turn. In the background, Squires and his wife as well as Luke's parents are having their troubles.
Runtime: 99 min
Rating: Rated R for pervasive drug use, language and some sexuality.
Production: Occupant Films
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Jan 6, 2009
Director Credit
Jonathan Levine Director
Writer Credit
Jonathan Levine Written By
Principal Cast Credit
Ben Kingsley Dr. Jeffrey Squires
Josh Peck Luke Shapiro
Olivia Thirlby Stephanie
Cast Credit
Aaron Yoo Justin
Alexander Flores Kid In Bar
Bob Dishy Grandpa Shapiro
David Wohl Mr. Shapiro
Famke Janssen Kristin Squires
Jane Adams Eleanor
Joanna Merlin Grandma Shapiro
Mary-Kate Olsen Union
Method Man Percy
Roy Milton Davis Homeless Man
Shannon Briggs Bodyguard #1
Talia Balsam Mrs. Shapiro
Producer Credit
Brian Udovich Co-Producer
Felipe Marino Producer
Jared Goldman Line Producer
Joe Neurauter Producer
Keith Calder Producer
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