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Is the movie The Upside of Anger available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

The Upside of Anger (2005) is a bittersweet, bottle‑and‑baseball tale about Terry Wolfmeyer — a woman left to raise four daughters after her husband walks out — and the unexpected friendship that grows with next‑door neighbor Denny, a former ballplayer. Full of late‑night kitchen confessions, clubhouse metaphors and emotional curveballs, the film balances sharp comic edges with deep family drama. In this article we’ll check whether The Upside of Anger is currently available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+, where it can be streamed by region, and what alternatives exist if it’s not on those platforms. The film earned critical praise and picked up several award nominations, including a Golden Globe nod for Joan Allen. Read on to see which service has this story at bat in your country.

The Upside of Anger

Synopsis

When her husband leaves the family for his secretary, Terry Wolfmeyer is forced to raise their four daughters on her own. Struggling with despair and financial strain, she forms an unlikely connection with Denny, the neighbor and former baseball player, whose easy companionship and shared drinks offer her relief. As Denny becomes increasingly involved in the household and the girls grow attached to him, Terry finds herself conflicted about allowing their friendship to become something deeper and what that might mean for their future.

Release date

2005

Duration

1h 58min

Rating

Director

Mike Binder

Country

États-Unis

Genre(s)

Comédie, Drame

Watch on which platform The Upside of Anger

Updated on 12/03/2026

Netflix

Not available

Disney+

Not available

Prime Video

Available

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Apple TV+

Not available

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