The Promotion

2008·Movie
1h 26min·R
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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The Promotion fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Romance4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Two guys. One job. No rules.

Two assistant managers of a corporate grocery store vie for a coveted promotion.
Workplace ComedyCorporate CultureOffice RivalryCringe HumorSocial CommentaryClass and CapitalismCharacter-DrivenSituational ComedyContemporary Setting

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Promotion

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Where can I stream The Promotion legally?

The Promotion is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Promotion worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Promotion rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Promotion?

1 h 26 min

The Promotion runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Promotion?

Critics51
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate The Promotion higher (64) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Promotion in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Promotion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Promotion in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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