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The Good Boss

Original title: El buen patrón
  • 20212021
  • 2h
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El buen patrón (2021)
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Awaiting a visit by a committee that could give his company an award for excellence, the owner of an industrial scales manufacturing business tries to resolve any problems from his workers i... Read allAwaiting a visit by a committee that could give his company an award for excellence, the owner of an industrial scales manufacturing business tries to resolve any problems from his workers in enough time.Awaiting a visit by a committee that could give his company an award for excellence, the owner of an industrial scales manufacturing business tries to resolve any problems from his workers in enough time.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
4.7K
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POPULARITY
4,111
1,417
  • Director
    • Fernando León de Aranoa
  • Writer
    • Fernando León de Aranoa
  • Stars
    • Javier Bardem
    • Manolo Solo
    • Almudena Amor
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  • Director
    • Fernando León de Aranoa
  • Writer
    • Fernando León de Aranoa
  • Stars
    • Javier Bardem
    • Manolo Solo
    • Almudena Amor
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    • 15User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 30 wins & 47 nominations

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    Javier Bardem at an event for El buen patrón (2021)
    Tarik Rmili in El buen patrón (2021)
    Fernando Albizu and Óscar de la Fuente in El buen patrón (2021)
    Javier Bardem and Óscar de la Fuente in El buen patrón (2021)
    Manolo Solo in El buen patrón (2021)
    Javier Bardem in El buen patrón (2021)
    Almudena Amor in El buen patrón (2021)
    Celso Bugallo in El buen patrón (2021)
    Javier Bardem and Sonia Almarcha in El buen patrón (2021)
    Javier Bardem and Rafa Castejón in El buen patrón (2021)
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    Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem
    • Blancoas Blanco
    Manolo Solo
    Manolo Solo
    • Mirallesas Miralles
    Almudena Amor
    Almudena Amor
    • Lilianaas Liliana
    Óscar de la Fuente
    Óscar de la Fuente
    • Joseas Jose
    Sonia Almarcha
    Sonia Almarcha
    • Adelaas Adela
    Fernando Albizu
    Fernando Albizu
    • Románas Román
    Tarik Rmili
    Tarik Rmili
    • Khaledas Khaled
    Rafa Castejón
    • Rubioas Rubio
    Celso Bugallo
    Celso Bugallo
    • Fortunaas Fortuna
    Francesc Orella
    Francesc Orella
    • Alejandroas Alejandro
    Martín Páez
    • Salvaas Salva
    Yaël Belicha
    • Inésas Inés
    • (as Yael Belicha)
    Mara Guil
    Mara Guil
    • Auroraas Aurora
    Nao Albet
    Nao Albet
    • Albertas Albert
    María de Nati
    María de Nati
    • Ángelaas Ángela
    Dalit Streett Tejeda
    Dalit Streett Tejeda
    • Hija de Joseas Hija de Jose
    Nicolas Ruiz
    • Hijo de Joseas Hijo de Jose
    Daniel Chamorro
    Daniel Chamorro
    • Periodista Localas Periodista Local
    • Director
      • Fernando León de Aranoa
    • Writer
      • Fernando León de Aranoa
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    Storyline

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    "The Good Boss" takes place in and around the Blancos Básculas factory, where all things must be in balance at all times. After all, they manufacture scales of all shapes and sizes. There, the seemingly benevolent boss, Bardem's Blanco, is preparing his workforce for an upcoming inspection by a group visiting local businesses to select one for a prestigious prize. Tensions begin to mount, however, when recently fired employee Jose shows up with his two children and begins making demands for the reinstatement of his employment. When Blanco's management team refuses, the employee begins a one man crusade to discredit Blanco and prevent him from winning the much-coveted award.
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      • Comedy
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Spanish entry for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards. Madres paralelas (2021) and Mediterráneo (2021) were the other titles in consideration.
    • Soundtracks
      Yala Bina
      Written by Elham Al Wareeth, Mahmoud Ahmed, Marc Ferrari, & Matt Hirt

      © By First Digital Music, 2FC Music & Universal Music Publishing S.I.U.

    User reviews15

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    6.8/10. Recommended
    1) If you wanna enjoy this movie, lower your expectations, this is not 10/10 or 9/10.

    2) It's probably a comedy/drama movie, not dark enough to be a dark comedy. You will laugh, there are some hilarious moments, but this is not a comedy. There are also some dramatic moments, but it's not a drama either.

    There is a "light tone", some underlying social commentary, but you will enjoy this regardless your political ideology. If you want to watch a movie that declares war against capitalism, this is not your movie.

    3) Bardem gets all of the praise, and he is indeed very good, however, every actor here does a good job.

    4) It is a good movie to spent 2 hours. Not a "must watch". First 20 minutes are boring. As it progresses, it is becoming more interesting and the pacing keeps getting better. Don't look for something great, and you will enjoy it.
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    • Apr 7, 2022

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    • Release date
      • October 15, 2021 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Хороший бос
    • Filming locations
      • Jose del Hierro, Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • MK2 Films
      • Orange
      • Radio Televisión Española (RTVE)
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,450,577
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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