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Horrible Bosses

  • 20112011
  • 14A14A
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
446K
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Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey, Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Colin Farrell, and Jason Sudeikis in Horrible Bosses (2011)
Three friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness.
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Three friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness.Three friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness.Three friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
446K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,280
616
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Seth Gordon
    • Writers
      • Michael Markowitz(screenplay)
      • John Francis Daley(screenplay)
      • Jonathan Goldstein(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jason Bateman
      • Charlie Day
      • Jason Sudeikis
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Seth Gordon
    • Writers
      • Michael Markowitz(screenplay)
      • John Francis Daley(screenplay)
      • Jonathan Goldstein(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jason Bateman
      • Charlie Day
      • Jason Sudeikis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 478User reviews
    • 342Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 14 nominations

    Videos9

    International Redband
    Trailer 2:19
    International Redband
    Horrible Bosses: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:33
    Horrible Bosses: Trailer #1
    Jennifer Aniston: The IMDb Original Interview
    Interview 3:09
    Jennifer Aniston: The IMDb Original Interview
    Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis and Jason Bateman
    Interview 3:55
    Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis and Jason Bateman
    Horrible Bosses
    Promo 1:12
    Horrible Bosses
    Horrible Bosses
    Promo 1:16
    Horrible Bosses
    Horrible Bosses
    Promo 1:03
    Horrible Bosses
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    Promo 1:14
    Horrible Bosses
    What Roles Was Jennifer Aniston Considered For?
    Video 2:49
    What Roles Was Jennifer Aniston Considered For?

    Photos199

    Seth Gordon in Horrible Bosses (2011)
    Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, and Seth Gordon in Horrible Bosses (2011)
    Kevin Spacey, Jason Bateman, and Charlie Day in Horrible Bosses (2011)
    Jennifer Aniston and Charlie Day in Horrible Bosses (2011)
    Kevin Spacey, Julie Bowen, and Charlie Day in Horrible Bosses (2011)
    Jennifer Aniston and Charlie Day in Horrible Bosses (2011)
    Colin Farrell in Horrible Bosses (2011)
    Jason Bateman and John Francis Daley in Horrible Bosses (2011)
    Kevin Spacey in Horrible Bosses (2011)
    Donald Sutherland, Colin Farrell, and Jason Sudeikis in Horrible Bosses (2011)
    Colin Farrell and Jason Sudeikis in Horrible Bosses (2011)
    Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis in Horrible Bosses (2011)

    Top cast

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    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Nick Hendricks
    Charlie Day
    Charlie Day
    • Dale Arbus
    Jason Sudeikis
    Jason Sudeikis
    • Kurt Buckman
    Steve Wiebe
    Steve Wiebe
    • Thomas, Head of Security
    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Dave Harken
    Lindsay Sloane
    Lindsay Sloane
    • Stacy
    Michael Albala
    Michael Albala
    • Mr. Anderton
    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Dr. Julia Harris, D.D.S.
    Jennifer Hasty
    Jennifer Hasty
    • Kurt's Co-Worker
    Reginald Ballard
    Reginald Ballard
    • Kurt's Co-Worker
    George Back
    • Kurt's Co-Worker
    Barry Livingston
    Barry Livingston
    • Kurt's Co-Worker
    Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle
    • Jamie
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Jack Pellit
    Celia Finkelstein
    Celia Finkelstein
    • Margie Emerman
    Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell
    • Bobby Pellit
    John Francis Daley
    John Francis Daley
    • Carter
    Scott Rosendall
    Scott Rosendall
    • Hank Preston
    • Director
      • Seth Gordon
    • Writers
      • Michael Markowitz(screenplay) (story)
      • John Francis Daley(screenplay)
      • Jonathan Goldstein(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Colin Farrell was heavily involved in the look of his character. The comb-over and prosthetic stomach were his idea. He also decided his character would have an obsession with Chinese dragons, and he took part in developing the design for Bobby's apartment.
    • Goofs
      Detectives would never question three murder suspects together. They would be interviewed individually to see if their stories are consistent.
    • Quotes

      Detective Hagan: Do you want to explain why you were doing 61 in a 25 zone? One block from the victim's house. Just moments after he got shot dead.

      Nick Hendricks: I was drag-racing. I'm a drag-racer.

      Detective Samson: You were drag-racing.

      Nick Hendricks: [nods]

      Detective Samson: In a Prius.

      Nick Hendricks: I don't win a lot.

    • Crazy credits
      Outtakes and bloopers at the beginning of the closing credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The word "Fuck" has been muted on the Comedy Central airings.
    • Connections
      Edited into Horrible Bosses: My Least Favorite Career (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      The Underdog
      Written by Britt Daniel

      Performed by Spoon

      Courtesy of Merge Records

      By arrangement with Bank Robber Music

    User reviews478

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Stop the Presses! A Funny Comedy for Adults
    Those who think Hollywood is no longer capable of creating a funny comedy for adults need not worry, as "Horrible Bosses" is proof that that increasingly rare phenomenon can still happen.

    "Horrible Bosses" is one of those comedies like the classic "Ruthless People," in which an outrageous and dark premise works because of good writing and an ensemble that knows exactly how to handle the material for maximum comedic value. Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day play the requisite straight man, alpha male and dumbass, respectively, that male buddy comedies need, while Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell (sadly underused) play the titular bosses. All of them have a field day with their roles, and Aniston especially stands out because of the film's decision to cast her against type as a slutty, foul-mouthed sex kitten; you can almost hear Aniston sighing with relief as she gets to play something other than the cute-as-a-button girl next door.

    As with most comedies, whether or not you think "Horrible Bosses" is funny will probably depend simply on whether or not you think the actors are funny. Charlie Day, for example, will likely drive some people crazy -- I thought he was hilarious.

    Grade: A
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 8, 2011 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Méchants patrons
    • Filming locations
      • 2059 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Rat Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $117,538,559
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $28,302,165
      • Jul 10, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $209,838,559
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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