The Upside of Anger (2005)
Sometimes what tears us apart helps us put it back together.
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.
Director: Mike Binder
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: March 11, 2005
Cast
- 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
- Tom Harper - David Junior
- Dane Christensen - Gordon Reiner
- Danny Webb - Grey Wolfmeyer
Screenplay
- Mike Binder (Screenplay)
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Richard Greatrex
Editing: Steve Edwards, Robin Sales
Production: Media 8 Entertainment, Sunlight Productions, VIP Medienfonds 2, VIP Medienfonds 3, MDP Filmproduktion
Country: United States of America, Germany
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $28M
Original Language: en
Themes
Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Unexpected Friendships, Widowhood and Coping with Loss
Keywords
friendship, michigan, funeral, lie, college, flashback, grief, marijuana, neighbor, anger, alcoholic, drunk, dysfunctional
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Upside of Anger 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 directed The Upside of Anger?
- The Upside of Anger was directed by Mike Binder.
- Who stars in The Upside of Anger?
- The Upside of Anger stars Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen, Keri Russell, Alicia Witt, Evan Rachel Wood.
- How long is The Upside of Anger?
- The Upside of Anger has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is The Upside of Anger?
- The Upside of Anger is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Upside of Anger?
- The Upside of Anger had a budget of $12M.
- How much did The Upside of Anger gross?
- The Upside of Anger grossed $28M worldwide.
- Where was The Upside of Anger produced?
- The Upside of Anger was produced in United States of America, Germany.
- What are the themes of The Upside of Anger?
- The themes of The Upside of Anger include: Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Unexpected Friendships, Widowhood and Coping with Loss.