The Upside of Anger (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, The Upside of Anger is a comedy and drama film directed by Mike Binder, running about 118 minutes. “Sometimes what tears us apart helps us put it back together.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Upside of Anger stars Joan Allen as Terry Wolfmeyer, Kevin Costner as Denny Davies, Erika Christensen as Andy Wolfmeyer and Keri Russell as Emily Wolfmeyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Upside of Anger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Upside of Anger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Upside of Anger tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Upside of Anger (2005)?
- In US, The Upside of Anger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Upside of Anger worth watching?
- The Upside of Anger holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Upside of Anger?
- The Upside of Anger stars Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen, Keri Russell and Alicia Witt.
- When was The Upside of Anger released?
- The Upside of Anger was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.