The Company Men (2011)
Directed by John Wells
Genres - Drama, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Ensemble Film, Social Problem Film |
Release Date - Oct 21, 2010 (USA), Dec 10, 2010 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 105 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom, United States |
MPAA Rating - R
Share on
Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
A high-powered sales executive struggles with his own dwindling sense of self-worth after becoming a victim to corporate downsizing. Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck) has a big house, a new Porsche, a beautiful wife, and two adoring kids. When he's not in the office, he can usually be found on the golf course, perfecting his game or clinching an important business deal. But when the axe falls, Bobby and his colleagues Phil (Chris Cooper) and Gene (Tommy Lee Jones) find their necks on the chopping block, and their futures looking bleak. In order to stay afloat, Bobby reluctantly goes to work as a carpenter for his brother-in-law (Kevin Costner). But building houses is a far cry from the boardroom, and just as Bobby starts to wonder if he'll ever taste success again, he realizes that true prosperity doesn't come in the form of a paycheck, but through the satisfaction of knowing that his family will always be there to support him. Maria Bello, Craig T. Nelson, and Rosemarie DeWitt co-star in a drama from writer/director John Wells (ER).
Characteristics
Moods
Keywords
brother-in-law, businessperson, carpenter, executive, success, victim, white-collar, downsizing
Attributes
High Artistic Quality