Anger Management is a 2003 American comedy film directed by Peter Segal and written by David S. Dorfman. Starring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson with Marisa Tomei, Luis Guzmán, Woody Harrelson and John Turturro in supporting roles, the film tells the story of a businessman who is sentenced to an anger management program under a renowned therapist with unconventional methods. This was the final film role for Lynne Thigpen, who died weeks before its release and is dedicated in her memory. Released in theaters in the United States on April 11, 2003, by Sony Pictures Releasing, the film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $195.7 million against a $75 million budget.
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In 1978 Brooklyn, Dave Buznik is humiliated when local bully Arnie Shankman interrupts his first kiss by pantsing him. Twenty-five years later, the mild-mannered Dave works as a secretary for a mean-spirited boss named Frank while dating Linda. His lingering trauma leaves him unable to show affection publicly, a problem exacerbated by his arrogant co-worker Andrew, who is close to Linda and hopes to rekindle their past romance.




