The Upside of Anger movie poster

The Upside of Anger

2005 · 1h 58m · Released

R Comedy, Drama

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.3 The Movie Database
6.8 IMDb
63% Rotten Tomatoes
57 Metacritic

Where to stream The Upside of Anger

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailer

"The Upside of Anger" - Official Trailer

Top cast and crew

Mike Binder Director
Joan Allen Terry Wolfmeyer
Kevin Costner Denny Davies
Erika Christensen Andy Wolfmeyer
Keri Russell Emily Wolfmeyer
Alicia Witt Hadley Wolfmeyer
Evan Rachel Wood Popeye Wolfmeyer
Mike Binder Adam 'Shep' Goodman
TH Tom Harper David Junior
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Frequently asked questions about The Upside of Anger

Where can I watch The Upside of Anger in the United States?

The Upside of Anger is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Upside of Anger?

The Upside of Anger scores 6.3 on The Movie Database, 6.8 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 57 on Metacritic.

Who stars in The Upside of Anger?

The Upside of Anger stars Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen, Keri Russell, and Alicia Witt. Mike Binder is the director.

How long is The Upside of Anger?

The Upside of Anger runs 1h 58m (118 minutes).

When did The Upside of Anger come out?

The Upside of Anger was released on March 11, 2005.

Which studio made The Upside of Anger?

The Upside of Anger was produced by Media 8 Entertainment, Sunlight Productions, and VIP Medienfonds 2 in the United States and Germany.

What was the budget for The Upside of Anger?

The Upside of Anger was made on a budget of $12,000,000.

How much did The Upside of Anger make at the box office?

The Upside of Anger grossed $28,237,488 worldwide, against a budget of $12,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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