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Synopsis:
In the movie Anger Management, Charlie Goodson, a divorced former baseball player, is now a renowned anger management therapist. He struggles to balance his personal and professional life, as he deals with his own anger issues while helping others.
Charlie's life takes a turn for the chaotic when his ex-wife and daughter are replaced by his anger management group, which becomes a non-official but close-knit family to him. He forms unlikely friendships with his diverse group of patients, including a conspiracy theorist, a porn film producer, and a traumatically scarred war veteran.
Meanwhile, Charlie's therapist and best friend, Dr. Kate Wales, maintains a purely sexual relationship with him, complicating matters further. The movie explores the complexities of their dynamic and the effect it has on Charlie's personal growth.
As the story unfolds, Charlie faces numerous challenges within his group therapy sessions, along with humorous and frustrating encounters with his eccentric patients. Through it all, Charlie learns valuable lessons about anger management, relationships, and personal growth.
Anger Management is a comedy that seamlessly weaves together hilarious moments with deeper themes of self-discovery and embracing unconventional friendships. It showcases the importance of finding support networks in unexpected places and the transformative power of embracing one's emotions in a healthy manner.
Cast: Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, Marisa Tomei.
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Anger ManagementRelease Date:
28 Jun 2012Writers:
Bruce HelfordAwards:
2 nominations