6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Upside of Anger (2005)
The Upside of Anger (2005)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores universal themes of grief, anger, and family dynamics, with solutions rooted in individual emotional growth and interpersonal connection, rather than advocating for any specific political ideology or societal critique.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative focuses on personal and family drama, offering a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities without centering on or explicitly critiquing DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'The Upside of Anger' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a grieving family and their relationships, all depicted within a heterosexual context. Consequently, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals or issues to evaluate within the film's content.
The film 'The Upside of Anger' does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. Its plot focuses on a suburban mother and her daughters dealing with family issues and new relationships, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Upside of Anger is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no pre-established canonical gender to be swapped.
The Upside of Anger is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation to establish any character's race, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.3
Critic Ratings
7.4
6.3
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