In the Company of Men
Seen it?1997 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Debut Performance, Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Screenplay. Also nominated for 2 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 9 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $25K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Neil LaBute
- Aaron EckhartChad
- Stacy EdwardsChristine
- Matt MalloyHoward
- Michael MartinCo-worker #1
- Mark RectorJohn
- Chris HayesCo-worker #2
- Jason DixieIntern
- Emily ClineSuzanne
- Roxanne ButlerFlight attendant
- Tahirah EssixTraveler