Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- earnest
- witty
- nostalgic movie night
- family viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film warm and sincere in its portrayal of bullying, obesity, and adolescent self-acceptance, while acknowledging its familiar and predictable underdog structure.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Angus is openly mocked and marginalized because of his weight, while the story emphasizes his intelligence, charm, and self-acceptance.
Rick engineers Angus’s humiliation around the Winter Ball, turning popularity and ridicule into the film’s central social conflict.
Angus’s hopes for Melissa are intertwined with his struggle to reject the school’s definition of worth and become more comfortable with himself.
The film’s straightforward direction and sympathetic treatment of misfits prioritize kindness, friendship, and emotional accessibility over gimmicky teen comedy.
Films like Angus, and why
The Sandlot
coming-of-age comedy-drama about adolescent social exclusion, bullying, and self-acceptance
The Mighty
warm teen comedy centered on outsider identity, school popularity, and friendship
The Breakfast Club
nostalgic high school comedy-drama balancing humiliation, friendship, and emotional sincerity
Movie Details
- Director
- Patrick Read Johnson
- Release Date
- 1995-09-15
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (98)
Cast
- Charlie Talbert
- Kathy Bates
- Chris Owen
- James Van Der Beek
- Robert Curtis Brown
- George C. Scott
- Kevin Connolly
- Tony Denman
- Yvette Freeman
- Perry Anzilotti
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Angus about?
- A shy, overweight teenager faces a cruel school prank and discovers that confidence, friendship, and self-acceptance matter more than popularity.
- What is Angus like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Angus as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Angus violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Angus.
- What did critics think of Angus?
- Critics generally found the film warm and sincere in its portrayal of bullying, obesity, and adolescent self-acceptance, while acknowledging its familiar and predictable underdog structure.
- Which films are like Angus?
- Films with a similar feel include The Sandlot, The Mighty, and The Breakfast Club.
- How long is Angus?
- Angus runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Angus?
- In United States, Angus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
