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Angus

  • 19951995
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
6.7K
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Ariana Richards, Chris Owen, and Charlie Talbert in Angus (1995)
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A miserable fat teenager secretly has a crush on the class beauty, ends up becoming the surprising participant to dance with her at a high school dance, meaning he's got to get his act toget... Read allA miserable fat teenager secretly has a crush on the class beauty, ends up becoming the surprising participant to dance with her at a high school dance, meaning he's got to get his act together with the help of his best friend.A miserable fat teenager secretly has a crush on the class beauty, ends up becoming the surprising participant to dance with her at a high school dance, meaning he's got to get his act together with the help of his best friend.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
6.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Patrick Read Johnson
  • Writers
    • Chris Crutcher(short story)
    • Jill Gordon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Charlie Talbert
    • George C. Scott
    • Kathy Bates
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  • Director
    • Patrick Read Johnson
  • Writers
    • Chris Crutcher(short story)
    • Jill Gordon(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Charlie Talbert
    • George C. Scott
    • Kathy Bates
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 61User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Chris Owen and Charlie Talbert in Angus (1995)
    Ariana Richards, Chris Owen, and Charlie Talbert in Angus (1995)
    Ariana Richards, Chris Owen, and Charlie Talbert in Angus (1995)
    Ariana Richards, Chris Owen, Dawn Steel, and Charlie Talbert in Angus (1995)
    Chris Owen and Charlie Talbert in Angus (1995)
    Ariana Richards, Chris Owen, and Charlie Talbert in Angus (1995)
    Angus (1995)
    Ariana Richards, Chris Owen, and Charlie Talbert in Angus (1995)
    Ariana Richards, Kathy Bates, James Van Der Beek, Kevin Connolly, and Charlie Talbert in Angus (1995)

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    Charlie Talbert
    Charlie Talbert
    • Angus Bethuneas Angus Bethune
    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Grandpa Ivanas Grandpa Ivan
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Meg Bethuneas Meg Bethune
    Perry Anzilotti
    Perry Anzilotti
    • Tuxedo Salesmanas Tuxedo Salesman
    Robert Curtis Brown
    Robert Curtis Brown
    • Alexanderas Alexander
    Kevin Connolly
    Kevin Connolly
    • Andyas Andy
    Tony Denman
    Tony Denman
    • Kidas Kid
    Yvette Freeman
    Yvette Freeman
    • Science Teacheras Science Teacher
    Salim Grant
    • Mikeas Mike
    Epatha Harris
    • Ellen, Election Girlas Ellen, Election Girl
    Steven Hartman
    • Rick - Age 11as Rick - Age 11
    Robin Lynn Heath
    • Jody Coleas Jody Cole
    Grant Hoover
    • Angus - Age 8as Angus - Age 8
    Evan Kaufman
    • Alex Immergluchas Alex Immergluch
    James Keane
    James Keane
    • Coachas Coach
    Irvin Kershner
    Irvin Kershner
    • Mr. Stoffas Mr. Stoff
    Michael MacLeod
    • Rick - Age 8as Rick - Age 8
    • (as Michael McLeod)
    Wesley Mann
    Wesley Mann
    • Mr. Kessleras Mr. Kessler
    • Director
      • Patrick Read Johnson
    • Writers
      • Chris Crutcher(short story)
      • Jill Gordon(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Weezer was asked to write a song inspired by this film and Rivers Cuomo read the script and wrote two songs: "Wanda" in which he sings from a first persons point of view with lyrics such as: "my mom drives a big rig, and my daddy's gay" which referenced the the original script, and "You Gave Your Love to me Softly". Only the latter was used.
    • Goofs
      In the opening football scene, when Angus makes a tackle, the football clearly falls to the ground. In the next shot, it is still seen soaring through the air.
    • Quotes

      Angus: I'm still here, *asshole*! I'll *always* be here!

      [begins to violently push Rick across the dance floor]

      Angus: You push me down and I'll get right back up again, and again, and *again*, and *again* and * again*!

      [Rick falls, hitting his head on the steps to the stage]

      Angus: I could beat you *right* here, *right* now! But *I don't want* to be better than you, Rick! *I don't want* to be better than *anybody*! I want to be who I *am*: a *fat* kid, who's good at science, and fair at football. That's who I *am*! I can *live* with it. Why can't you?

      Rick: Because it's not normal. *You're* not normal.

      Angus: And who is? You?

      Rick: You bet your ass.

      Angus: And so what? to be normal, we all have to be like YOU? There are 400 people in this room that are *nothing* like you! Some of them are fat, some of them are skinny. Some of them are tall, some of them are short. Some of them have braces, some of them have birth marks, or scars, or frizzy hair, or *ears that stick out*!

      [Troy's head pops up out of crowd]

      Angus: But most of them probably walk through these halls *every day*, never telling anybody the truth about what they really want, or need, or believe, because people like you, *normal* people like *you*, have them *terrified* of being who they are. I mean, if *you're* normal, what does that make them? So which is it, Rick? Are you normal? Or are you just one of us?

      Rick: Whatever I am, it's something you're never gonna be.

      Angus: Thank God.

    • Alternate versions
      The cable television version on TNT contains many deleted scenes not shown on the theatrical version including:
      • Extended dialogue between Angus and Troy in the locker room.
      • Scene with Angus helping his grandfather move some of his stuff to April's house.
      • Scene with Angus talking with his grandfather and April at April's house. The scene also shows the grandfather's dance move "the irish swoon" which is described to Angus earlier in the film.
      • Extended scene where Angus goes to the dancing lesson, including Angus and Troy commenting on the teachers good looks.
      • Scene with Angus and his mom eating Hagandaas ice cream in the kitchen where they talk about the upcoming dance.
      • Extended scene where Angus is trying on suits.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Stars Fell on Henrietta/Hackers/Clockers/Unstrung Heroes/Angus (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Am I Wrong
      Performed by Love Spit Love

      Written by Richard Butler & Tim Butler

      Produced and mixed by Dave Jerden

      Additional Production by Rob Cavallo and David E. Russo (as David Russo)

      Marching Band Arrangement by David E. Russo (as David Russo)

      Mixed by Frank Wolf and Jerry Finn

      (p) 1995 Imago Records

      Love Spit Love appears courtesy of Imago Records

    User reviews61

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    Top review
    A Great Movie
    It is a shame "Angus" never got the high praise or exposure it really deserves. At times gut-wrenching in its portrayal of high school cruelness, at other times sweetly heartwarming in its portrayal of high school innocence, "Angus" is an endearing good guy trapped in a waspy, snake-pit-like high school in Anytown, USA. The strength of "Angus" is its believability; of course it's far-fetched at times, it's a movie, and yet it still works amazingly well. Charlie Talbert and Chris Owen, Angus and Troy, respectively, are a real treat to watch as the pair of outcasts. Their chemistry radiates offscreen, and they become both heroes and comic relief in a combination that drives them to the audience's heart. Some of the film's best belly laughs, in fact, are direct results of their all-too-believable dialogue.

    James Van Der Beek is one of the most hateable bad guys I've seen in some time, and boy he plays it well. What a deliciously different role, compared to his often annoying "Dawson's Creek" persona! This is some great work by him, even if its not a lot. Strong support from George C. Scott and Kathy Bates; it was fun watching them in a heartfelt film like this, especially Scott, General Patton himself. Please, if you ever get the chance to see this film, SEE IT!! You will not be untouched nor remorseful. You'll have a new favorite way to pass an hour and a half. (Great score by David Russo, I'd love to see a release of it!)
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 15, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El gran peque va de ligue
    • Filming locations
      • Owatonna, Minnesota, USA
    • Production companies
      • Atlas Entertainment
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • New Line Cinema
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,821,759
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,915,192
      • Sep 17, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,821,759
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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