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The Upside of Anger

Play trailer Poster for The Upside of Anger R,  2005,  2h 1m,  Comedy/ Drama/ Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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74% Tomatometer 179 Reviews 63% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
After her husband runs off with his secretary, Terry Wolfmeyer (Joan Allen) is left to fend for herself -- and her four daughters (Keri Russell, Evan Rachel Wood, Erika Christensen, Alicia Witt). As she hits rock bottom, Terry finds a friend and drinking buddy in next-door neighbor Denny (Kevin Costner), a former baseball player. As the two grow closer, and her daughters increasingly rely on Denny, Terry starts to have reservations about where their relationship is headed.
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A comedy/ drama for grown-ups, with fine performances by Joan Allen and Kevin Costner.

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Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard May 4, 2007
3/5
Very watchable. Go to Full Review
Independent (UK) May 4, 2007
3/5
The final twist is misjudged, and it doesn't cohere at any level; but some funny moments. Go to Full Review
Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) May 4, 2007
This is well worth investigating. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 26, 2020
3.0/4.0
An intelligent drama. Go to Full Review
Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News Nov 18, 2019
The Upside of Anger is bright, funny, and a very touching film that features some quality performances. Go to Full Review
Megan Basham National Review Feb 6, 2018
The Upside of Anger is truly something special. Go to Full Review
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Mike Binder

Director

Joan Allen

Terry Wolfmeyer

Kevin Costner

Denny Davies

Erika Christensen

Andy Wolfmeyer

Evan Rachel Wood

Lavender "Popey" Wolfmeyer

Keri Russell

Emily Wolfmeyer

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Synopsis After her husband runs off with his secretary, Terry Wolfmeyer (Joan Allen) is left to fend for herself -- and her four daughters (Keri Russell, Evan Rachel Wood, Erika Christensen, Alicia Witt). As she hits rock bottom, Terry finds a friend and drinking buddy in next-door neighbor Denny (Kevin Costner), a former baseball player. As the two grow closer, and her daughters increasingly rely on Denny, Terry starts to have reservations about where their relationship is headed.
Director
Mike Binder
Producer
Jack Binder, Sammy Lee, Alex Gartner
Screenwriter
Mike Binder
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
VIP, Media 8 Entertainment, Zephyr Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 11, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$18.8M
Runtime
2h 1m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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