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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
as David Junior
Dane Christensen
as Gordon Reiner
Danny Webb
as Grey Wolfmeyer
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2005
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes295
DirectorMike Binder
WritersMike Binder
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Upside of Anger
About The Upside of Anger
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.
Directed by Mike Binder, The Upside of Anger leans on a strong ensemble — Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2005.
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