Angus
1995 · Movie · PG-13 · 90 min · ★ 6.6 · 70% critics
Angus is a shy, socially awkward 14-year-old who feels like an outcast and can’t stop thinking about a girl he’s sure he’ll never get. When he’s unexpectedly chosen to dance with her at the Winter Ball, he must rely on his best friend to help him find a new confidence and win her heart.
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Details
- Years
- 1995
- Release date
- 1995-09-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Critic score
- 70/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (96 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Angus if you like heartfelt underdog teen movies with a strong message and plenty of laughs, like The Breakfast Club or Easy A; Not for you if you only want fresh, unpredictable plots or you dislike movies that blend drama and comedy.
Pros: big-hearted teen story; relatable bullying themes; funny school moments | Cons: mixed drama-comedy tone; familiar teen clichés; some roles feel shallow
Themes
- overweight child
- overweight man
- jock
- based on short story
- public humiliation
- blow up doll
- letterman jacket
Cast & crew
Charlie Talbert
as Angus Bethune
Kathy Bates
as Meg Bethune
Chris Owen
as Troy Wedberg
James Van Der Beek
as Rick Sandford
Robert Curtis Brown
as Alexander
George C. Scott
as Grandpa Ivan
Kevin Connolly
as Andy
Tony Denman
as Kid
Yvette Freeman
as Science Teacher
Perry Anzilotti
as Tuxedo Salesman
Directed by Patrick Read Johnson