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I Want To Be Boss

2025·Movie
2h 3min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Society, technology, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Dongnan, a 58-year-old restaurant employee, has long been known for his slacking off and unreliability, which led to his demotion to a security guard. Struggling with stagnant career prospects and family tensions, he dreams of becoming his own boss. With his friend Douyin Jie's help, Dongnan opens a restaurant and experiences initial success. Seeking to improve his home life, he purchases an AI robot that helps manage household chores and mediates family conflicts. However, his apprentice Steven betrays him by stealing secret recipes and using AI technology against him. Through a challenging journey of intense competition and personal crisis, Dongnan undergoes a transformative experience that forces him to confront his past behaviors and relationships.
AI and HumanityCulinary DreamsRestaurant IndustryFamily ConflictSecond ChancesSocial CommentaryTechnological BetrayalContemporary WorkplaceTransformative Journey

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Is I Want To Be Boss worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is I Want To Be Boss?

2 h 3 min

I Want To Be Boss runs 2 h 3 min.

What language is I Want To Be Boss in?

ChineseEnglish

It was made in Chinese, with some English. Produced in Singapore.

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