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The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime

2014·Movie
1h 38min
82
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Until when is it possible to exploit a man?

This incredibly disturbing story follows the exploitation of an apprentice butcher, Hermógenes, and his trial after he murders his boss in broad daylight. Hermógenes, a farmhand from northern Argentina, relocates to Buenos Aires in search of a better life for himself and his young wife, but soon finds himself at the mercy of a corrupt boss. The film is based on a thorough investigation of a real event that happened in Buenos Aires 10 years ago. Almost every scene in the film is inspired by real facts or based on well documented daily practices of the “meat business” and its environment. Both a shocking exposé of unscrupulous practices in the meat industry and a heart-wrenching personal story, El Patrón became one of the most successful Argentine films of 2014.
Argentine Crime DramaSocial ExploitationMeat Industry CorruptionBased on Real EventsBleak RealismPsychological ThrillerClass StruggleIntenseDisturbing

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Where can I stream The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime legally?

The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime?

1 h 38 min

The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime runs 1 h 38 min.

Is The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Venezuela, Argentina.

In how many countries can I watch The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.