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The Upside of Anger (2005) -- When her husband unexpectedly disappears, a sharp-witted suburban wife and her daughters juggle their mom's romantic dilemmas and family dynamics.
The Upside of Anger (2005) -- When her husband unexpectedly disappears, a sharp-witted suburban wife and her daughters juggle their mom's romantic dilemmas and family dynamics.
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7.0/10   11,625 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Mike Binder (written by)
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Release Date:
1 April 2005 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Sometimes what tears us apart helps us put it back together more
Plot:
When her husband unexpectedly disappears, a sharp-witted suburban wife and her daughters juggle their mom's romantic dilemmas and family dynamics. full summary | add synopsis
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5 wins & 7 nominations more
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(11 articles)
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Costner in Film Company Court Battle
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Great story, strong actors more (212 total)

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Also Known As:
An deiner Schulter (Germany)
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Rated R for language, sexual situations, brief comic violence and some drug use.
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USA:118 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Binder approached singer-turned-actress Mandy Moore to play the youngest of the daughters but she backed out because she wanted to do publicity for an upcoming album. more
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Continuity: Rearview Mirror is missing in a scene in her car. more
Quotes:
Terry Wolfmeyer: Your father is a small man. A *very* small man!
Hadley Wolfmeyer: I hope you're not referring to his genitals because that would just be gross.
Lavender "Popeye" Wolfmeyer: Aww, dude, I was about to eat a string bean!
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Features "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000) more
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If I Fall in Love with You more

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113 out of 176 people found the following comment useful.
Great story, strong actors, 10 February 2004
10/10
Author: heather from California, USA

The Upside of Anger was a wonderfully written script. The perfect blend of humor and sadness, consistent in real life. Each character was developed uniquely, with many different layers. Each character was matched by strong up and coming and veteran actors. Joan Allen as usual is a gem and proves that mainstream Hollywood is missing one of the great female leads of our time. Kevin Costner sticks out and steals the show. He's quirky but real and perfectly lovable. All the girls, although they did not get enough screen time, were capable, exceptional, actors with a bright future in front of them all. Especially the youngest daughter played by Evan Rachel Wood. This is a rare comedy that must be seen. Although the average American may find it slow with it's absence of car chases and sword fights, one can only hope that this movie will find it's audience and grow enough to fall into the laps of the average and broaden their minds.

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