The Promotion
Seen it?2008 | 86 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone looking to switch off and smile. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 26 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Two assistant managers of a corporate grocery store vie for a coveted promotion.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
Our audience score: 44%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$409K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Conrad
- Seann William ScottDoug Stauber
- John C. ReillyRichard Wehlner
- Jenna FischerJen Stauber
- Lili TaylorLori Wehlner
- Gil BellowsMitch
- Rick GonzalezErnesto
- Adrian MartinezOctavio
- Fred ArmisenScott Fargas
- Bobby CannavaleDr. Timms
- Masi OkaRealtor