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Taking Care of Business

R Released Aug 17, 1990 1h 43m Comedy List
33% Tomatometer 15 Reviews 52% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
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 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. May 21, 2013 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Lamely synthetic. Rated: D Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Variety Staff Variety 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. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 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] Dec 1, 2022 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A buddy movie rip-off of Trading Places. Rated: C+ Sep 19, 2017 Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Fun comedy with satire and a pleasant performance by John de Lancie. Dec 4, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jay H 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? Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Hilarious, and if you consider the plot hole it makes it even funnier in terms of writing, but it gives way for more "acting". Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Taking Care of Business is a somewhat lowbrow satire of 80s business culture. It is absolutely crammed with wish fulfillment. If you are looking for intellectual engagement, you're in the wrong place. It's a greasy triple cheeseburger of a movie. A once-in-a-while guilty pleasure. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Taking Care of Business is a somewhat lowbrow satire of 80s business culture, absolutely crammed with wish fulfillment. If that's what you're looking for, it executes perfectly. If you expect any kind of intellectual engagement from your movies, you are in the wrong place. It's a greasy triple-cheeseburger of a film; a once-in-a-while guilty pleasure. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Voilà une comédie assez banale, mais qui fonctionne malgré tout plutôt bien. Belushi et Grodin se tirent bien d'affaire et c'est chaque fois très divertissant. Dans le genre, on a vu bien pire ! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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 43m
Sound Mix
Surround
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