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In Good Company

2004Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic666.1Rotten Tomatoes83%54%

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

He's rich, young and handsome. He's in love with you and he's your dad's boss.

Dan Foreman is a seasoned advertisement sales executive at a high-ranking publication when a corporate takeover results in him being placed under naive supervisor Carter Duryea, who is half his age. Matters are made worse when Dan's new supervisor becomes romantically involved with his daughter an 18 year-old college student Alex.

Feels like

  • Workplace Comedy-Drama
  • Corporate Takeover
  • Intergenerational Relationships
  • Family & Career
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Romantic Subplot

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Paul Weitz
Written by
Paul Weitz
Produced by
Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
Music by
Stephen Trask

Everyone

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

Facts

December 29, 2004 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
December 29, 2004
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Box office
$61 million
Available in
51 countries

Tropes

I Have No Idea What I'm Doing, Non-Answer, Meaningful Name +9

  • I Have No Idea What I'm Doing
  • Non-Answer
  • Meaningful Name
  • But I Can't Be Pregnant!
  • It Has Been an Honor
  • Boyfriend-Blocking Dad
  • Rousing Speech
  • Cult of Personality
  • Naked People Are Funny
  • Must Have Caffeine
  • Simple-Minded Wisdom
  • Hope Spot

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream In Good Company?"

Questions about In Good Company

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In Good Company?

In the United States, you can rent or buy In Good Company from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is In Good Company worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is In Good Company okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will In Good Company make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is In Good Company good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does In Good Company use?

I Have No Idea What I'm DoingNon-AnswerMeaningful NameBut I Can't Be Pregnant!It Has Been an HonorBoyfriend-Blocking DadRousing SpeechCult of PersonalityNaked People Are FunnyMust Have CaffeineSimple-Minded WisdomHope Spotand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including I Have No Idea What I'm Doing, Non-Answer, and Meaningful Name.