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Career Opportunities

1991Movie1 h 23 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic415.9Rotten Tomatoes37%37%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic romance movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

He took the job that no one wanted... and got the girl that everyone did.

After falling asleep in a Target dressing room, an unhappy heiress wakes up locked inside the store overnight with a local slacker and notorious liar, leading the two unlikely companions to bond over their shared desire to escape their lives.

Feels like

  • 90s Teen Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Comedy
  • Unlikely Pairings
  • Mall Setting
  • Overnight Adventure
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Class Differences
  • Hopeful Narrative

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Bryan Gordon
Written by
John Hughes
Produced by
John Hughes, Hunt Lowry
Music by
Thomas Newman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 29, 1991 · 1 h 23 min · PG-13

Released
March 29, 1991
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
62 countries

Tropes

But for Me, It Was Tuesday, The Slacker, Chekhov's Skill +9

  • But for Me, It Was Tuesday
  • The Slacker
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Recycled Premise
  • Midnight Snack
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Abusive Parent
  • Big Ol' Unibrow
  • Bottomless Magazines
  • No OSHA Compliance

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Career Opportunities?"

Questions about Career Opportunities

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Career Opportunities?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Career Opportunities from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Career Opportunities worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Career Opportunities okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Career Opportunities good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Career Opportunities make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does Career Opportunities use?

But for Me, It Was TuesdayThe SlackerChekhov's SkillRecycled PremiseMidnight SnackBait-and-SwitchChekhov's GunMs. FanserviceAbusive ParentBig Ol' UnibrowBottomless MagazinesNo OSHA Complianceand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including But for Me, It Was Tuesday, The Slacker, and Chekhov's Skill.