Anger Management

"Feel the love."

Apr 11 2003 PG-13 1h 46m
Comedy

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.

Plot

Mild-mannered timid businessman Dave Buznik works for a pet clothing company out of New York City. He's got an abrasive boss named Mr. Frank Head who frequently takes credit for his work and steps on him in return. He's got a loving girlfriend, Linda, whose best friend is her condescending college ex, Andrew. But when a misunderstanding aboard an airplane goes haywire, Dave is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Buddy Rydell, who is an unpredictable, psychopathic character. As the relationship between Dave and Buddy becomes more tense, when the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc Dave's life, and Buddy might be the only one who can save him from a problem he recognizes right away in his patient, that could only get worse.

Written by

David Dorfman

Directed by

Peter Segal

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Happy Madison Productions, Revolution Studios, Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
240,764
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
52
Popularity
NA