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Anger Management

2003·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic526.1Rotten Tomatoes42%59%
IMDb6.3Metacritic526.1Rotten Tomatoes42%59%

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor8

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

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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.
Star-Driven ComedyUnconventional TherapyBuddy DynamicHilarious MisunderstandingsCringe HumorCharacter ConflictSlapstick ComedyEscalating AbsurdityFeel-Good EntertainmentAdult Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Segal, Nancy Karlin, Joseph J. Kontra
Written by:
David Dorfman
Produced by:
Adam Sandler, Allen Covert, Tim Herlihy
Composed by:
Elmo Weber, Thomas Causey, Howard London

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Anger Management

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Where can I stream Anger Management legally?

NetflixKanopyHooplaSony Pictures Core

Anger Management is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Anger Management worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Anger Management rated?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Anger Management?

1 h 46 min

Anger Management runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Anger Management?

Critics47
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Anger Management higher (61) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Anger Management a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$196 million

Yes. It cost about $75 million to make and earned $196 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Anger Management in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Anger Management?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Anger Management in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Anger Management, including Frame-Up, Freudian Slip, Wouldn't Hit a Girl.