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The Upside of Anger

2005Movie1 h 58 minR

65
GoodGoodWatch score

A romantic, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Sometimes what tears us apart helps us put it back together.

After her husband runs off with his secretary, Terry Wolfmeyer is left to fend for herself -- and her four daughters. As she hits rock bottom, Terry finds a friend and drinking buddy in next-door neighbor Denny, 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.

Feels like

  • Suburban Drama
  • Family Relationships
  • Unexpected Romance
  • Emotional Healing
  • Female Protagonist
  • Dark Comedy
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Character-Driven

Cast

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Directed by
Mike Binder
Written by
Mike Binder

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Facts

March 11, 2005 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released
March 11, 2005
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Germany
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$28 million
Available in
26 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Upside of Anger?"

Questions about The Upside of Anger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Upside of Anger?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Upside of Anger from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Upside of Anger worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 63).

Will The Upside of Anger make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Upside of Anger good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.