Angus

Angus is a shy, overweight teenager who is secretly in love with a popular girl named Melissa. Despite his feelings, he believes he has no chance with her, especially since she is involved with his rival, a popular athlete. When Angus is unexpectedly chosen to dance with Melissa at the school's winter ball, he discovers the situation is actually a trick designed by his rival to embarrass him. With the support of his best friend and his grandfather, Angus attempts to overcome his insecurities and improve his image to win Melissa's heart.

Directed by Patrick Read Johnson, this film followed his work on Spaced Invaders and Baby's Day Out. The cast features Charlie Talbert in the title role, alongside Kathy Bates, Chris Owen, James Van Der Beek, and George C. Scott. The production was a collaboration between companies from the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

The movie was produced on a budget of 2 million USD and earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers, holding a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 7,500 votes and a 6.6/10 on TMDB from 97 votes.