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Anger Management (2003)

Film · 1h 46m · Rated PG-13

Comedy

A timid man's life spirals into broad, raunchy chaos as his therapist moves in for aggressive treatment.

Crowd-pleasing and feel-good, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Kanopy (free) and Hoopla (free).

Anger Management parents guide

Some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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What is Anger Management about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byPeter Segal
StarringAdam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, Marisa Tomei, Luis Guzmán, Allen Covert, Lynne Thigpen

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