Where to watch The Upside of Anger(2005)

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The Upside of Anger plot summary

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.

Details

Release date

March 11, 2005

Runtime

1h 58m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Directed by

Mike Binder

Country

United States, Germany

TMDB rating

6.3 / 10 · 302 votes

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Cast

• Joan AllenTerry Wolfmeyer
• Kevin CostnerDenny Davies
• Erika ChristensenAndy Wolfmeyer
• Keri RussellEmily Wolfmeyer
• Alicia WittHadley Wolfmeyer
• Evan Rachel WoodPopeye Wolfmeyer
• Mike BinderAdam 'Shep' Goodman
• TTom HarperDavid Junior
• Dane ChristensenGordon Reiner
• Danny WebbGrey Wolfmeyer

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