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The Business

2005·Movie
1h 36min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

This firm will blow you away.

During the '80s, a young man named Frankie dreams of escaping London's South East region, and his mother's thug of a boyfriend gives him just the opportunity. After beating up the abusive beau, Frankie runs off to Spain, where he lands a job delivering a package to the dapper Playboy Charlie, a gangster who takes him under his wing. Working as Charlie's driver, Frankie is immersed in a world of fast cars and pretty women -- but all the excess could be his undoing.
1980s Crime DramaGangster FilmExpat LifeEscapismMaterialismNostalgicFlashyMoral CorruptionFast-Paced

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Business

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Where can I stream The Business legally?

The Business is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Business worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Business rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and sexual content.

How long is The Business?

1 h 36 min

The Business runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Business?

Critics50
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate The Business higher (75) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Business in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Business?

8ATCACHGBGGIETWUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Business in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Business use?

Give Me Back My WalletEvil BritSoundtrack DissonanceMillionaire Playboy

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for The Business, including Give Me Back My Wallet, Evil Brit, Soundtrack Dissonance.