# The Upside of Anger (2005)

> A fiercely funny suburban family drama follows an embittered mother and her daughters as grief, romance, and buried truths unsettle their household.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6337

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Mike Binder
- Cast: Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen, Keri Russell, Alicia Witt, Evan Rachel Wood, Mike Binder, Tom Harper
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0365885/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, caustic, melancholic, adult movie night, lazy sunday

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