Career Opportunities

PG-13

1991

1 hr. 24 min.

Comedy

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39%

18 Reviews

Tomatometer

37%

5,000+ Ratings

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When night-shift custodian Jim (Frank Whaley) is accidentally locked up alone in the store he cleans, he realizes he has access to the entire building and decides to indulge in the abundance of free food and merchandise at his fingertips. Surprisingly, he bumps into local rich girl Josie (Jennifer Connelly), who is also imprisoned in the store for the night, and they quickly bond. But, just as romantic sparks fly, Josie and Jim are interrupted by two small-time robbers.

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isa e

Poor plot, poor acting by whaley , dialog stilted, whaley is a charisma vacuum , Connelly was perfect as was her lipstick, it deserved 2nd billing

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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Kaia W

It was alright, I only watched it because of the a flock of seagulls, space age love song.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/12/23

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Steve D

Creepy and does not deserve Connolly's committed work.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/10/23

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Jess W

The movie is entertaining and distinctive because it also features strong comedy and a novel kind of love story.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/24/23

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Yuri B

This is literally one of my favorite comedies, as well as one of my all-time favorite films. Frank Whaley was another underrated actor. He truly was hilariously funny in this film, & Jennifer Connelly was simply beautiful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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David O

It's a fun light-hearted movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Bryan Gordon

Director

Frank Whaley

Jim Dodge

Jennifer Connelly

Josie McClellan

Dermot Mulroney

Nestor Pyle

Kieran Mulroney

Gil Kinney

John M. Jackson

Bud Dodge

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Rated: C-

Sep 7, 2011

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Variety Staff

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[The film] has plenty of absorbing characters, smart, snappy dialog and delightful stretches of comic foolery.

Jan 8, 2008

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

Scenes like the one in which Jimmy's father eats fried chicken dipped in peanut butter should appeal to kids of all ages.

Rated: 3/5

May 20, 2003

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

[Connelly] goes a long way toward making Career Opportunities watchable.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 27, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The fact that John Hughes tried (and failed) to have his name removed from this movie tells you pretty much everything you need to know.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jun 19, 2021

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Mark Pfeiffer

Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema

Career Opportunities plays like a hodgepodge of Hughes' greatest hits.

Rated: C-

Apr 16, 2012

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Synopsis

When night-shift custodian Jim (Frank Whaley) is accidentally locked up alone in the store he cleans, he realizes he has access to the entire building and decides to indulge in the abundance of free food and merchandise at his fingertips. Surprisingly, he bumps into local rich girl Josie (Jennifer Connelly), who is also imprisoned in the store for the night, and they quickly bond. But, just as romantic sparks fly, Josie and Jim are interrupted by two small-time robbers.

Director: Bryan Gordon
Screenwriter: John Hughes
Production Co: Universal/Universal Int
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $11.0M
Sound Mix: Surround

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