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In the Company of Men

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
14K
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Aaron Eckhart and Matt Malloy in In the Company of Men (1997)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
Two business executives--one an avowed misogynist, the other recently emotionally wounded by his love interest--set out to exact revenge on the female gender by seeking out the most innocent... Read allTwo business executives--one an avowed misogynist, the other recently emotionally wounded by his love interest--set out to exact revenge on the female gender by seeking out the most innocent, uncorrupted girl they can find and ruining her life.Two business executives--one an avowed misogynist, the other recently emotionally wounded by his love interest--set out to exact revenge on the female gender by seeking out the most innocent, uncorrupted girl they can find and ruining her life.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
14K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Neil LaBute
  • Writer
    • Neil LaBute(play)
  • Stars
    • Aaron Eckhart
    • Matt Malloy
    • Stacy Edwards
Top credits
  • Director
    • Neil LaBute
  • Writer
    • Neil LaBute(play)
  • Stars
    • Aaron Eckhart
    • Matt Malloy
    • Stacy Edwards
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 196User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 12 nominations

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    In the Company of Men
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    Aaron Eckhart and Matt Malloy in In the Company of Men (1997)
    Neil LaBute at an event for In the Company of Men (1997)
    Aaron Eckhart and Matt Malloy in In the Company of Men (1997)
    Aaron Eckhart in In the Company of Men (1997)
    Aaron Eckhart in In the Company of Men (1997)
    Aaron Eckhart in In the Company of Men (1997)
    Aaron Eckhart and Stacy Edwards in In the Company of Men (1997)
    Aaron Eckhart and Jason Dixie in In the Company of Men (1997)
    Aaron Eckhart and Matt Malloy in In the Company of Men (1997)
    Aaron Eckhart and Matt Malloy in In the Company of Men (1997)
    Stacy Edwards and Matt Malloy in In the Company of Men (1997)
    Aaron Eckhart and Matt Malloy in In the Company of Men (1997)

    Top cast

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    Aaron Eckhart
    Aaron Eckhart
    • Chadas Chad
    Matt Malloy
    Matt Malloy
    • Howardas Howard
    Stacy Edwards
    Stacy Edwards
    • Christineas Christine
    Michael Martin
    • Co-worker #1as Co-worker #1
    Mark Rector
    • Johnas John
    Christopher P. Hayes
    • Co-worker #2as Co-worker #2
    • (as Chris Hayes)
    Jason Dixie
    Jason Dixie
    • Internas Intern
    Emily Cline
    • Suzanneas Suzanne
    Roxanne Butler
    • Flight attendantas Flight attendant
    Tahirah Essix
    • Traveleras Traveler
    Julia Henkel
    • Traveleras Traveler
    Sara Pauley
    Sara Pauley
    • Traveleras Traveler
    Cheryl Russell
    • Traveleras Traveler
    Jasen Savage
    • Traveleras Traveler…
    Lynette Smith
    • Traveleras Traveler
    William Young
    • Traveleras Traveler
    Tamara Reiter
    • Traveleras Traveler
    Chan Aye
    • Courtesy van driveras Courtesy van driver
    • Director
      • Neil LaBute
    • Writer
      • Neil LaBute(play) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to writer-director Neil LaBute, his script began with the line "Let's hurt somebody" and developed from there.
    • Quotes

      Chad: Let's hurt somebody.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Air Force One/Good Burger/Cafe Society/In the Company of Men/Box of Moonlight (1997)

    User reviews196

    Review
    Top review
    Harsh comedy that almost succeeds
    Chad (Aaron Eckhart) and Howard (Matt Malloy) are in a new town for 6 weeks on business. Frustrated by the women in their lives they decide to use the time to seduce an insecure woman and make her feel loved - only to destroy her before they leave. They pick Christine (Stacy Edwards), a deaf girl from their office and set the plan in motion.

    This is a fascinating black comedy looking at the macho world of American businessmen - although it is a look at the shallowness and competitiveness of men generally. The plot may sound simple but it is very powerful and insightful - although the men are exaggerated versions of reality in order to make clear points. The film doesn't totally satisfy but it is a great character piece.

    Almost to a man the leads are all excellent, Eckhart is almost pure evil as the man who we all recognise or know, while Malloy is great as the man who wants to be in the game but is getting to the point where he longs for simpler values. Edwards is beautiful as the vulnerable Christine who gradually opens up with confidence as she is made to feel more and more special.

    Labate's direction is spot on for this - most of the action is dialogue based and the sets are made like theatre sets. As such the direction is quite static but the camera is often set in very interesting shots. Labate's writing is the real strength with the whole dialogue strong, perhaps exaggerated and yet totally believable.

    A wonderfully harsh drama that will make you aware that will carry you along effortlessly.
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    10
    • bob the moo
    • Nov 8, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 1, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • American Sign Language
    • Also known as
      • 惡男日記
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Atlantis Communications
      • Fair and Square Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,804,473
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $100,006
      • Aug 3, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,804,473
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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