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Horrible Bosses

2011·Movie
1h 38min·R
65
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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and situational comedy

  • Dark Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

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Ever wish your boss was dead?

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers... permanently.
Dark Workplace ComedyRevenge FantasyEnsemble ChemistrySatirical Corporate CritiqueHigh-Energy FarceAdult HumorCathartic Frustration ReleaseModern Buddy Film

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Where can I stream Horrible Bosses legally?

Horrible Bosses is included with a subscription to Netflix, Peacock, YouTube TV, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Horrible Bosses worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Horrible Bosses rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is Horrible Bosses?

1 h 38 min

Horrible Bosses runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Horrible Bosses?

Critics63
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Horrible Bosses much the same way.

Was Horrible Bosses a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$210 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $210 million worldwide, 6.0 times its budget.

What language is Horrible Bosses in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Horrible Bosses?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Horrible Bosses in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Horrible Bosses use?

Be Careful What You Wish ForDouble Standard: Rape, Female on MaleCrazy Jealous GuyHonor Before ReasonExecutive ExcessDrives Like CrazyDrives Like CrazyToo Dumb to LiveToo Dumb to LiveToo Dumb to LiveDisney DeathBowdleriseand 215 more

TV Tropes lists 227 storytelling tropes for Horrible Bosses, including Be Careful What You Wish For, Double Standard: Rape, Female on Male, Crazy Jealous Guy.