In Good Company

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In Good Company

PG-13

Released Jan 14, 2005

1h 50m

Comedy

Drama

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After years of working as an ad executive at a sports magazine, Dan Foreman (Dennis Quaid) is demoted and replaced with Carter Duryea (Topher Grace), a rising star in the business world who is young enough to be Dan's son. Carter's business style leaves Dan shaking his head and wondering if the young man is ready for the corporate world. Dan's life is further complicated when he learns his wife is pregnant and Carter is dating his daughter, Alex (Scarlett Johansson).

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Critics Consensus

The witty and charming In Good Company offers laughs at the expense of corporate culture.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B+

Sep 7, 2011

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

A so-so script but great performances.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 24, 2010

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 4/5

Apr 1, 2006

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Great acting and scripting makes this a package well worth taking.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 12, 2020

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Despite its shortcomings, In Good Company is a heartfelt film that touches on the elements of human behavior. Easy-going with an easy gentle flow, there is a realism that will connect with us all.

Nov 8, 2019

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Kaleem Aftab

The List

This structure works a treat for the family tale, but on the corporate side it becomes the deal breaker that undermines a plot which pleasingly inverses the age means power paradigm.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 24, 2019

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Gareth v

An interesting enough story with some funny moments but nothing more than an average movie. The chemistry between Grace & Johansson is one damp squib.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/23

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Joanna B

Surprisingly heart warming however the story feels very under developed and yet feels prolonged for no good reason.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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Audience Member

This came on while I was making dinner, the actors made it sound interesting enough so I decided to give it a go from the start. A light but fleshed out story with convincing characters in awkward situations make it watchable throughout but you're ready for it to end with about 15 minutes left.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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steve d

Cute but forgettable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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ron t

I love this movie. If you don't get it, don't get married. I was 48 in 2004, so I identify with Dennis Quaid's character. I worked for a large corporation, that was totally screwed by a private equity firm, so I think it's an accurate portrayal of modern corporations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Loved Topher Grace. That is really the only good thing I can say about this movie. It was slow and predictable, and it seriously felt like they accidentally "left out" the ending. One of the worst endings ever. Left me wondering how everything turned out for everyone in the movie. Very disappointing.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Paul Weitz

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Chris Weitz

Director

Dennis Quaid

Dan Foreman

Topher Grace

Carter Duryea

Scarlett Johansson

Alex Foreman

Marg Helgenberger

Ann Foreman

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Synopsis

After years of working as an ad executive at a sports magazine, Dan Foreman (Dennis Quaid) is demoted and replaced with Carter Duryea (Topher Grace), a rising star in the business world who is young enough to be Dan's son. Carter's business style leaves Dan shaking his head and wondering if the young man is ready for the corporate world. Dan's life is further complicated when he learns his wife is pregnant and Carter is dating his daughter, Alex (Scarlett Johansson).

Director: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
Producer: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
Screenwriter: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Depth of Field
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Content|Drug Reference)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 14, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 7, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $45.5M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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