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The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Angriest Man in Brooklyn is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Phil Alden Robinson, starring Melissa Leo, Peter Dinklage and Mila Kunis. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $615,198 worldwide. Critics gave it 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
9%
worldwide gross
$615.2K
Metascore
21
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The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Angriest Man in Brooklyn About?

The premise of The Angriest Man in Brooklyn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Henry Altmann is a man known for his perpetual grumpiness and misanthropy. He receives alarming news from Dr. Sharon Gill: his constant anger is about to have serious consequences. Given only 90 minutes to change his ways, Henry must confront his mortality and attempt to make amends with the people he has hurt. This leads him on a surprising journey of self-discovery and ultimately, redemption.

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • family relationships
  • friend
  • anger
  • female pedal pumping
  • foreign language adaptation
  • based on film
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Cast & crew

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn Cast

Melissa Leo leads the cast, with Peter Dinklage and Mila Kunis. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Phil Alden Robinson

More films directed by Phil Alden Robinson, best-rated first: Sneakers, Field of Dreams, The Sum of All Fears and Freedom Song.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Angriest Man in Brooklyn 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Plot

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn Plot Summary

What happens in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Henry Altmann’s day kicks off with a terrifying incident in Brooklyn traffic, his temper ignites, leaving a taxi driver utterly terrified. This explosive moment serves as the catalyst for a profound journey of introspection and redemption, as he encounters a series of life-changing events.

Full summary

The whole story of The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, scene by scene

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Box office

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn Box Office

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn grossed $615,198 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$615.2K

International
$615.2K
Videos

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Angriest Man in Brooklyn.

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Robin Williams Comedy HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Angriest Man in Brooklyn?

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 triggers Henry Altmann's explosive anger at the beginning of the film?

Cars

Cars in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

60 cars on screen, including the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2002 Kia Sedona.

All 60 cars
  • 2006 Ford Crown Victoria in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 2002 Kia Sedona in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn 2002 Kia Sedona Important role
  • 1995 BMW 5 E34 in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn 1995 BMW 5 E34 Minor role
  • 2002 Dodge Caravan in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn 2002 Dodge Caravan Minor role

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FAQ

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Angriest Man in Brooklyn?

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was The Angriest Man in Brooklyn released?

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn was released on May 23, 2014.

Who directed The Angriest Man in Brooklyn?

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn was directed by Phil Alden Robinson.

More films by Phil Alden Robinson

Who is in the cast of The Angriest Man in Brooklyn?

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn stars Melissa Leo, Peter Dinklage and Mila Kunis, among 4 credited actors.

How much did The Angriest Man in Brooklyn make at the box office?

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn grossed $615,198 worldwide.

How is The Angriest Man in Brooklyn rated?

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 21 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does The Angriest Man in Brooklyn have a post-credit scene?

No. The Angriest Man in Brooklyn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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