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The Boss of It All

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2006 | 99 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. If you loved Brazil, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The owner of an IT firm wants to sell his business for profit; however, when he started his firm, he invented a nonexistent president to hide behind when unpopular steps needed to be taken. When potential purchasers insist on negotiating with 'The Boss' face to face, the owner hires a failed actor to play the part.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lars von Trier

  • Jens AlbinusThe Boss of it All / Kristoffer / Svend E
  • Peter GantzlerRavn
  • Fridrik Thor FridrikssonFinnur
  • Benedikt ErlingssonInterpreter
  • Iben HjejleLise
  • Henrik PripNalle
  • Mia LyhneHeidi A.
  • Casper ChristensenGorm
  • Louise MieritzMette
  • Jean-Marc BarrSpencer