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The Upside of Anger
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The Upside of Anger

2005-03-11 · 118 min · ★ 6.3

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.

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Directors
Mike Binder
Production companies
Media 8 Entertainment, Sunlight Productions, VIP Medienfonds 2, VIP Medienfonds 3, MDP Filmproduktion
Countries
United States of America, Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 28,237,488

Top Cast

Joan AllenJoan AllenTerry Wolfmeyer
Kevin CostnerKevin CostnerDenny Davies
Erika ChristensenErika ChristensenAndy Wolfmeyer
Keri RussellKeri RussellEmily Wolfmeyer
Alicia WittAlicia WittHadley Wolfmeyer
Evan Rachel WoodEvan Rachel WoodPopeye Wolfmeyer
Mike BinderMike BinderAdam 'Shep' Goodman
Tom HarperDavid Junior
Dane ChristensenDane ChristensenGordon Reiner
Danny WebbDanny WebbGrey Wolfmeyer
Magdalena ManvilleMagdalena ManvilleDarlene
Suzanne BertishSuzanne BertishGina
David FirthDavid FirthDavid Senior
Rod WoodruffDean Reiner
Stephen GreifStephen GreifEmily's Doctor
Arthur PenhallowArthur PenhallowHimself
Richard MylanRichard MylanDisc Jockey
Robert PerkinsTown Car Man
William TapleyWilliam TapleyDr. Lewis
Owen OakeshottOwen OakeshottBuilder Foreman

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