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Angus

1995Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes67%69%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes67%69%

Summary

Angus is a large, pathetic 14-year-old whose thoughts are most often filled with the image of only one girl, Melissa Lefevre. Angus is shy and thinks that he has no chance of ever 'getting' her.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Patrick Read Johnson
Written by
Jill Gordon
Produced by
Charles Roven, Dawn Steel
Music by
David E. Russo

Everyone

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Facts

September 15, 1995 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
September 15, 1995
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Protagonist Title, Glass Cannon, Kick the Dog +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Angus?"

Questions about Angus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Angus?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Angus from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Angus worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Is Angus okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Angus make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Angus good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Was Angus a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Angus use?

Protagonist TitleGlass CannonKick the DogBully HunterSmall Role, Big ImpactColor MotifsYour MomTacky TuxedoRunning GagAcademic AthleteStepford SmilerJerk Jockand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Protagonist Title, Glass Cannon, and Kick the Dog.