The Upside of Anger(2005)
Sometimes what tears us apart helps us put it back together.
The Upside of Anger Synopsis
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.
The Upside of Anger (2005) is a comedy and drama film directed by Mike Binder, released on March 11, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen and Keri Russell. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 296 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Binder
- Writers:
- Mike Binder
- Producers:
- Jack Binder, Alex Gartner, Sammy Lee
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Greatrex
- Composer:
- Alexandre Desplat
- Production:
- Media 8 Entertainment, Sunlight Productions, VIP Medienfonds 2, VIP Medienfonds 3, MDP Filmproduktion
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $28,237,488
- Status:
- Released
The Upside of Anger (2005) Trailer
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The Upside of Anger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Allen
as Terry Wolfmeyer
Kevin Costner
as Denny Davies
Erika Christensen
as Andy Wolfmeyer
Keri Russell
as Emily Wolfmeyer
Alicia Witt
as Hadley Wolfmeyer
Evan Rachel Wood
as Popeye Wolfmeyer
Mike Binder
as Adam 'Shep' Goodman
- Tom Harper
Tom Harper
as David Junior
Dane Christensen
as Gordon Reiner
Danny Webb
as Grey Wolfmeyer
Magdalena Manville
as Darlene
Suzanne Bertish
as Gina
Key crew
Directed by Mike Binder, written by Mike Binder, produced by Jack Binder, Alex Gartner and Sammy Lee.
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The Upside of Anger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 296 ratings.
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The Upside of Anger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Upside of Anger online?
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The Upside of Anger (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Upside of Anger?
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The main cast of The Upside of Anger (2005) includes Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen, Keri Russell and Alicia Witt. The film was directed by Mike Binder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Upside of Anger released?
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The Upside of Anger was released on March 11, 2005 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The Upside of Anger worth watching?
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The Upside of Anger (2005) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 296 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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