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The Upside of Anger

Play trailer Poster for The Upside of Anger R Released Mar 11, 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 Very watchable. Rated: 3/5 May 4, 2007 Full Review Independent (UK) The final twist is misjudged, and it doesn't cohere at any level; but some funny moments. Rated: 3/5 May 4, 2007 Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) This is well worth investigating. May 4, 2007 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com An intelligent drama. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Sep 26, 2020 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News The Upside of Anger is bright, funny, and a very touching film that features some quality performances. Nov 18, 2019 Full Review Megan Basham National Review The Upside of Anger is truly something special. Feb 6, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Frans B Great movie with stellar cast who all shines convincingly. Great cinematography, very well written. Enough drama and wit to entertain adult audience, nice and easy viewing. Will surely recommend Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/09/25 Full Review Audience Member I wasn't aware of either actors but this movie is well worth watching Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review Sarah D Pretty good movie with a different kind of storyline. A bit of a surprise ending. Good performances by all. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review KB B This was such a good movie with great acting and storyline. Costner was superb as usual but Joan Allen stole the show. It's definitely worth the watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review Audience Member I really enjoyed the movie Except the part about the pervert dating the teenager but like life this happens Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member I definitely did not anticipate liking this movie, but here we are and I did 3.2 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/24/20 Full Review Read all reviews
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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)