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Taking Care of Business

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After winning tickets to the World Series, Jimmy Dworski (James Belushi) walks out of his minimum security prison and starts hitchhiking to the big game. While in an airport, he discovers a leather datebook that belongs to Spencer Barnes (Charles Grodin), a wealthy corporate businessman who's just been dumped by his wife. At first, Jimmy wants to return it for a reward, but, when he realizes it's filled with credit cards, he decides to hold on to it for just a little longer.
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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 05/21/2013
This is a pretty stupid comedy in spots, with holes wide enough to drive trucks through, and director Arthur Hiller is as clunky as ever, but the cast is so funny and likable that they almost bring it off in spite of itself. Go to Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly 09/07/2011
D
Lamely synthetic. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
Brash Belushi and befuddled Grodin are perfect casting for yarn about a likable escaped con who assumes the identity of a stuffy, overworked ad agency exec. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 12/01/2022
This film arrives with little acclaim, but we should give it the opportunity it deserves. If I recommend this movie, it is because you thank me for it. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 09/19/2017
C+
A buddy movie rip-off of Trading Places. Go to Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television 12/04/2016
Fun comedy with satire and a pleasant performance by John de Lancie. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago s @Thiagostone Nov 15 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more MSG Mar 9 I loved it when I first watched, and having just watched it, I still love it now! What's not to like about it? It's a romp from beginning to end. All hail, Mr Abrams! See more Mon B 01/06/2025 As bad as it gets from the 80's and early 90's. A waste of great talent, loads of stereotypes, plot holes you could land a plane in, and it's so unfunny it hurts. This would never get a theater release today. See more Jay H 08/18/2024 A movie that confirms what I've been saying for years: Chicago Cubs fans are criminals. In all seriousness (?), this is a comedy with zero laughs. I wonder if J.J. Abrams lists this on his resume? See more 06/20/2020 This movie was terrible. A low point for Charles Grodin. If you want to see a good 80's movie, check out ‘The Secret of My Success' starring Michael J. Fox. See more 10/01/2017 Hilarious, and if you consider the plot hole it makes it even funnier in terms of writing, but it gives way for more "acting". See more Read all reviews
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Arthur Hiller

Director

Jim Belushi

Jimmy Dworski

Charles Grodin

Spencer Barnes

Anne De Salvo

Debbie Lipton

Loryn Locklin

Jewel Bentley

Stephen Elliott

Walter Bentley

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Movie Info

Synopsis After winning tickets to the World Series, Jimmy Dworski (James Belushi) walks out of his minimum security prison and starts hitchhiking to the big game. While in an airport, he discovers a leather datebook that belongs to Spencer Barnes (Charles Grodin), a wealthy corporate businessman who's just been dumped by his wife. At first, Jimmy wants to return it for a reward, but, when he realizes it's filled with credit cards, he decides to hold on to it for just a little longer.
Director
Arthur Hiller
Producer
Geoffrey Taylor
Production Co
Hollywood Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 17, 1990, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$20.0M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround
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