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- 2004
- PG-13
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 50 m
- 2004
- PG-13
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 50 m
Summary A very human story of the unlikely relationship between two men who find their satisfying, status quo existences disrupted by the startling truth that they no longer have any control over both the professional and personal sides of their lives. (Universal)
Directed By: Paul Weitz
Written By: Paul Weitz
- 2004
- PG-13
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 50 m
- 2004
- PG-13
- Universal Pictures
- 1 h 50 m
In Good Company
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8.4
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Summary A very human story of the unlikely relationship between two men who find their satisfying, status quo existences disrupted by the startling truth that they no longer have any control over both the professional and personal sides of their lives. (Universal)
Directed By: Paul Weitz
Written By: Paul Weitz
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 40 Critic Reviews
66
78% Positive
31 Reviews
31 Reviews
23% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 40 Critic Reviews
66
78% Positive
31 Reviews
31 Reviews
23% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Grace and Quaid imbue what could have been caricatures--with heart, intelligence and great comic timing.
Genial, generous-spirited and unmistakably entertaining.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 187 User Ratings
8.4
83% Positive
155 Ratings
155 Ratings
7% Mixed
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
10% Negative
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 187 User Ratings
8.4
83% Positive
155 Ratings
155 Ratings
7% Mixed
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
10% Negative
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
Somehow, In Good Company hits all the right notes for me. It's funny and uplifting yet also extremely sad. The characters on offer here are not the usual rom-com black and white; they all have their own shades of grey. Impressive writing and acting also do their jobs well and (thankfully) the whole thing wraps up without shmaltz or over-sentimentality. In Good Company is a vastly underrated film and one I never seem to tire of.
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In Good Company is a rare species: a feel-good movie about big business. It's about a corporate culture that tries to be evil and fails.
It manages to be funny and charming while capturing a lot of disturbing things about the way we live now.
In Good Company lacks both the emotional sting and the bright pop-culture snap of "About a Boy," as well as Mr. Hornby's carefully cultivated irony, but it makes for an agreeable solo directing debut.
Good points aside, In Good Company is a bland, occasionally phlegmatic pastiche of cliches and dull encounters.
Grace and Johannson's courtship has all the heat of a wet wipe and, worse yet, leaves Quaid offscreen for long stretches.
In Good Company is just that... good company. A pleasant film in most regards. There are obvious nods to past films (including but not limited to The Apartment, 1960).
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Production Company
Universal Pictures,
Depth of Field
Release Date Dec 29, 2004
Duration 1 h 50 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline He's rich, young and handsome. He's in love with you and he's your dad's boss.
Website
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Awards
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
• 3 Nominations
National Board of Review, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
New York Film Critics, Online
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
