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Head Office

1985Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

Comedy
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic31–Rotten Tomatoes–28%
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic31–Rotten Tomatoes–28%

Summary

In this comic take on big-business wheelings and dealings, an ambitious senator's son moves up the corporate ladder through undeserved promotions. But against his better judgment, he falls for a woman (the chairman's daughter, no less) who's leading a protest against the company's shady business practices.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Ken Finkleman
Written by
Ken Finkleman
Produced by
Debra Hill
Music by
James Newton Howard, Alan Howarth

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June 6, 1985 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
June 6, 1985
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Four Eyes, Zero Soul, What Happened to the Mouse?, Distinction Without a Difference +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Head Office?"

Questions about Head Office

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Where can I stream Head Office?

Cinemax

In the United States, Head Office streams on Cinemax.

Is Head Office worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27 (IMDb 5.4, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Head Office okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Will Head Office make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Head Office?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Head Office use?

Four Eyes, Zero SoulWhat Happened to the Mouse?Distinction Without a DifferenceMetaphorgottenDiplomatic ImpunityLaser-Guided KarmaCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveUnexpected VirginI Own This TownAmbition Is EvilCloud Cuckoo LanderThose Two Guysand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Four Eyes, Zero Soul, What Happened to the Mouse?, and Distinction Without a Difference.