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Anger Management

2003Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

Comedy
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic526.1Rotten Tomatoes42%59%

A hopeful, quirky comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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After a small misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control, timid businessman Dave Buznik is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Buddy Rydell. But when Buddy steps up his aggressive treatment by moving in, Dave goes from mild to wild as the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc with his life.

Feels like

  • Buddy Comedy
  • Feel-Good Rom-Com Hybrid
  • Adam Sandler & Jack Nicholson Chemistry
  • Light Satire of Therapy Culture
  • Predictable but Charming Plot
  • Slapstick Physical Humor
  • Low-Stakes Conflict
  • Nostalgic Early 2000s Vibe
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Peter Segal
Written by
David Dorfman
Produced by
Barry Bernardi, Jack Giarraputo
Music by
Teddy Castellucci

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Facts

April 11, 2003 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
April 11, 2003
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$75 million
Box office
$196 million
Available in
93 countries

Tropes

Frame-Up, Freudian Slip, Wouldn't Hit a Girl +9

  • Frame-Up
  • Freudian Slip
  • Wouldn't Hit a Girl
  • Black Comedy Rape
  • Girl-on-Girl is Hot
  • Cosmic Plaything
  • Large Ham
  • Ambiguously Gay
  • Kafka Komedy
  • Mirrored Confrontation Shot
  • Did Not Think This Through
  • Mistaken for Gay

12 of 80 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Anger Management?"

Questions about Anger Management

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Anger Management?

NetflixKanopyHoopla

In the United States, Anger Management streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 77 other countries.

Is Anger Management worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is Anger Management 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 Anger Management make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Anger Management?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Anger Management use?

Frame-UpFreudian SlipWouldn't Hit a GirlBlack Comedy RapeGirl-on-Girl is HotCosmic PlaythingLarge HamAmbiguously GayKafka KomedyMirrored Confrontation ShotDid Not Think This ThroughMistaken for Gayand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including Frame-Up, Freudian Slip, and Wouldn't Hit a Girl.