The Upside of Anger (2004)

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Starring:
Joan AllenKevin Costner, (more)
Director(s):
Mike Binder
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Two friends wonder if there might be more between them when their lives both take a left turn in this romantic comedy. Terry (Joan Allen) is a middle-aged housewife and mother of four teenaged daughters and gets the shock of her life when her husband, without a word of warning, leaves them behind, presumably to move to Sweden with his secretary. Going through a bender of depression and alcohol, Terry finds herself commiserating with Denny (Kevin Costner), a former baseball star turned unenthusiastic radio personality who was her husband's colleague and friend and an occasional presence at the house. With both Terry and Denny feeling down in the dumps about recent events in their lives, the two find themselves drawn to one another, and while Terry fights the notion of a new romance, her daughters -- Andy (Erika Christensen), Hadley (Alicia Witt), Emily (Keri Russell), and Lavender (Evan Rachel Wood) -- each have different ideas about their futures. The Upside of Anger was written and directed by Mike Binder, who also plays a supporting role as the producer of Denny's radio show. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:
117 mins

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Director(s):
Mike Binder
Writer(s):
Mike Binder
Producer(s):
Sammy LeeJack BinderAlex Gartner
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Alcohol Consumption, Drug Content, Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Profanity, Mild Violence)
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Awards:
  • 2005 - The Upside of Anger - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Actress
  • 2005 - The Upside of Anger - National Board of Review - Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking
  • 2005 - The Upside of Anger - San Diego Film Critics Association - Best Actress
  • 2005 - The Upside of Anger - San Francisco Film Critics Circle - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

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