Angus (1995): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Angus is a 1995 comedy drama directed by Patrick Read Johnson, starring Charlie Talbert as Angus Bethune, Ariana Richards and James Van Der Beek. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $4.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Patrick Read Johnson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Angus About?
The premise of Angus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Angus is a large, insecure 14‑year‑old who daydreams about Melissa Lefevre, the girl he feels he’ll never reach. He is stunned when the school selects him to dance with her at the Winter Ball. Though a popular student expects him to fail, Angus’s loyal best friend gives him a fresh look and the confidence to try winning Melissa’s heart.
Angus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character name as title
- pubic hair
- teen movie
- school
- cruelty
- cheerleader
- football quarterback
- female truck driver
- rock music
- blond teenage boy
- younger version of character
- prom queen
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- oddball
- 14 year old boy
- self doubt
- best friend
- 14 year old
- prom king
- high school prom
- teenage love
- high school freshman
- voice over narration
- outcast
- overweight teenage boy
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- humiliation
- photograph
- fantasizing
- schoolmate schoolmate relationship
- teenage boy protagonist
- shyness
- football touchdown
- teen comedy
- dance
- teenager
- crush
- high school
- forename as title
- teenage protagonist
- teenage girl
- eating disorder
- bulimia
- football
- one word title
- high school student
- letterman jacket
- school dance
- teenage boy
- nerd
- cruel joke
Angus Cast & Characters
Charlie Talbert leads the cast as Angus Bethune, with Ariana Richards as Melissa Lefevre and James Van Der Beek as Rick Sandford. Directed by Patrick Read Johnson; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Patrick Read Johnson
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Charlie Talbert as Angus Bethune - Ariana Richards as Melissa Lefevre
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James Van Der Beek as Rick Sandford - Chris Owen as Troy Wedberg
Also Starring in Angus
· 17 more- Kathy Bates Meg Bethune
- George C. Scott Grandpa Ivan
- Rita Moreno Madame Rulenska
- Anna Thomson April Thomas
- Irvin Kershner Mr. Stoff
- Monty O'Grady Minister
- Lawrence Pressman Principal Metcalf
- Kevin Connolly Andy
- Robert Curtis Brown Alexander
- Joel Thingvall Hall Monitor (uncredited)
- James Keane Coach
- Tony Denman Kid
- Perry Anzilotti Tuxedo Salesman
- Lindsay Price Recycling Girl
- Salim Grant Mike
- Wesley Mann Mr. Kessler
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- Yvette Freeman Science Teacher
More from Patrick Read Johnson
More films directed by Patrick Read Johnson, best-rated first: Spaced Invaders, The Genesis Code, When Good Ghouls Go Bad and Baby’s Day Out.
Angus Plot Summary
What happens in Angus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Angus Bethune [Charlie Talbert] is a 14-year-old boy in Minnesota who shines in football and science but carries deep insecurities. He faces years of harassment from the handsome and domineering Rick Sandford [James Van Der Beek], a bully who treats him as “not normal,” with Rick’s friends echoing the taunts. Angus’s only real ally is Troy Wedberg [Chris Owen], another social outcast, and he quietly harbors feelings for Melissa Lefevre [Ariana Richards], a cheerleader who is dating Rick. In a quiet, patient way, Angus hopes that simply changing schools will mute the cruelty and give him a chance to belong.
Full summary
The whole story of Angus, scene by scene
Angus Box Office
Angus grossed $4.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.8M
- US & Canada
- $4.8M
How Well Do You Know Angus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What sport does Angus excel at at school?
Cars in Angus
3 cars on screen, including the 1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1979 Ford Econoline.
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1960 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role -
1979 Ford Econoline Background role -
Freightliner FLB Background role
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Angus FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Angus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Angus?
Angus runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Angus released?
Angus was released on September 15, 1995.
Who directed Angus?
Angus was directed by Patrick Read Johnson.
More films by Patrick Read Johnson Who is in the cast of Angus?
Angus stars Charlie Talbert as Angus Bethune, Ariana Richards as Melissa Lefevre and James Van Der Beek as Rick Sandford, among 21 credited actors.
How much did Angus make at the box office?
Angus grossed $4.8 million worldwide.
Does Angus have a post-credit scene?
No. Angus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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