5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Anger Management (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
After a small misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control, timid businessman Dave Buznik is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Buddy Rydell. But when Buddy steps up his aggressive treatment by moving in, Dave goes from mild to wild as the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc with his life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Negative
Overview
After a small misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control, timid businessman Dave Buznik is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Buddy Rydell. But when Buddy steps up his aggressive treatment by moving in, Dave goes from mild to wild as the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc with his life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus is on an individual's journey to manage anger and assertiveness through unconventional therapy, rather than engaging with broader political or systemic issues, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, with some visible diversity in supporting roles, but without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative focuses on a white male protagonist's personal growth and does not critically portray traditional identities or center explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a gay character, Chuck, whose identity is largely reduced to a comedic device. His advances towards the protagonist are consistently played for laughs, creating awkward situations for the straight lead. This portrayal lacks dignity and complexity, primarily using his sexuality as a source of discomfort and humor without positive counter-balance, resulting in a net negative impact.
Anger Management features a transsexual character, Arlene, whose identity is primarily a comedic plot device. The revelation of her gender transition is played for shock value and humor, contributing to the protagonist's challenges. The portrayal lacks depth and dignity, framing trans identity as a source of mockery.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Anger Management (2003) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.
Anger Management (2003) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which character races could have been established and subsequently altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.2
Critic Ratings
4.2
5.2
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