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Angus (1995)

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High schooler Angus (Charlie Talbert), a jumbo-sized lad, seems underappreciated in all aspects of his life: he is a standout offensive lineman on the football team, but golden-boy quarterback Rick (James Van der Beek) gets all the accolades for his blood, sweat, and pass-blocking; he is also an outstanding student, but his classmates still regard him as a dork; the girl of his dreams (Arian Richards), Rick's girlfriend, seems to ignore him. Only when Angus musters the courage to put on a maroon

PG-13, 1 hr. 29 min.

Drama, Kids & Family, Romance, Comedy

Directed By: Patrick Read Johnson

In Theaters: Sep 15, 1995 Wide

On DVD: Mar 19, 1996

Turner Home Entertainment

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Cast

Charlie Talbert
Angus Bethune
George C. Scott
Ivan
Kathy Bates
Meg
Ariana Richards
Melissa Lefevre
Chris Owen
Troy Wedburg
James Van Der Beek
Rick Sanford
Kevin Connolly
Andy
Yvette Freeman
Science Teacher
Salim Grant
Mike
James Keane
Coach
Anna Levine
April Thomas
Wesley Mann
Mr. Kessler
Rita Moreno
Madame Rulenska
Monty O'Grady
Minister
Lawrence Pressman
Principal Metcalf
Beth Richards
Melissa age 11
Irvin Kershner
Mr. Stoff
Robert Curtis-Brown
Alexander
Grant Hoover
Angus age 8
Bob Pepper
Wedding Photographer
Anna Thomson (II)
Anna Thomson
Charlie Talbert-Spiller

Critic Reviews for Angus

All Critics (21) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (7)

For a movie that extols the virtues of being different, Angus is a frustratingly ordinary story of a high-school underdog: a chow hound in puppy love.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

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quite heartwarming

May 8, 2008 Comment

Stefan Birgir Stefansson

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Considering how uunusal the film's family setting is--a boy growing up with gay dad and lesbian mother--and talent caliber (George C. Scott and Kathy Bates), Angus is a particularly disappointing film due to pedestrian writing and straight direction.

February 12, 2007 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com