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.
Directed by Peter Segal
penalty
therapist
psychology
aggression
rage
anger
brooklyn, new york city
anger management
anger issues
joyous
amused
manipulative man
Rank
#138 in 2003·#7211 overall
Trailer
IMDB
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Letterboxd
2.9 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Adam Sandler
Dave Buznik
Jack Nicholson
Dr. Buddy Rydell
Marisa Tomei
Linda
Luis Guzmán
Lou
Allen Covert
Andrew
Lynne Thigpen
Judge Daniels
Kurt Fuller
Frank Head
Jonathan Loughran
Nate
Krista Allen
Stacy
January Jones
Gina
Woody Harrelson
Galaxia / Security Guard Gary
John Turturro
Chuck
Crew
Peter Segal
Director
Teddy Castellucci
Original Music Composer
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Allegra Clegg
Co-Producer
Derek Dauchy
Co-Producer
Allen Covert
Executive Producer
Todd Garner
Executive Producer
Jack Giarraputo
Producer
Tim Herlihy
Executive Producer
Adam Sandler
Executive Producer
Joanne Gair
Makeup Artist
Roger Mussenden
Casting
Popular Reviews
996 reviews
Victoria
8.5★ · 11/04/25
if this was my world i would have anger issues too, but Meatball could cure them in an instant.
#meatballforpresident
if this was my world i would have anger issues too, but Meatball could cure them in an instant.
#meatballforpresident
Anissone
7.0★ · 04/30/26
Rage baiting final boss. I'll try the Gusfraba when I’m upset