The Upside of Anger (2005): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Upside of Anger
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2005
Duration: 118 min
Cast: Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen, Keri Russell, Alicia Witt

What The Upside of Anger Is About

A woman whose husband disappears one day is left with four daughters and makes no attempt to hide her anger. What makes the film interesting is that it does not present the anger as a flaw to be corrected: Joan Allen's character is unfair, wounding and frequently right, all at once. Kevin Costner's neighbour is not a rescuer but a similarly unmade person. The attempt to give each of the sisters her own storyline scatters the film at times. The revelation at the end has been argued about ever since, read as either a cheat or the completion of what was there all along.

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What is The Upside of Anger about?

A woman whose husband disappears one day is left with four daughters and makes no attempt to hide her anger. What makes the film interesting is that it does not present the anger as a flaw to be corrected: Joan Allen's character is unfair, wounding and frequently right, all at once.

Where can I watch The Upside of Anger?

The Upside of Anger is available to watch on digital platforms such as Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Upside of Anger?

The Upside of Anger runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).

When did The Upside of Anger come out?

The Upside of Anger was released in 2005.

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.

What is The Upside of Anger's rating?

The Upside of Anger holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.