SummaryA very human story of the unlikely relationship between two men who find their satisfying, status quo existences disrupted by the startling truth that they no longer have any control over both the professional and personal sides of their lives. (Universal)
Directed By:Paul Weitz
Written By:Paul Weitz
In Good Company
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Generally Favorable
66
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Mixed or Average
6.0
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
78% Positive
31 Reviews
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23% Mixed
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88
Grace and Quaid imbue what could have been caricatures--with heart, intelligence and great comic timing.
80
Genial, generous-spirited and unmistakably entertaining.
User score
Mixed or Average
48% Positive
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
43% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
10% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Dec 9, 2013
9
Somehow, In Good Company hits all the right notes for me. It's funny and uplifting yet also extremely sad. The characters on offer here are not the usual rom-com black and white; they all have their own shades of grey. Impressive writing and acting also do their jobs well and (thankfully) the whole thing wraps up without shmaltz or over-sentimentality. In Good Company is a vastly underrated film and one I never seem to tire of.
75
In Good Company is a rare species: a feel-good movie about big business. It's about a corporate culture that tries to be evil and fails.
70
It manages to be funny and charming while capturing a lot of disturbing things about the way we live now.
70
In Good Company lacks both the emotional sting and the bright pop-culture snap of "About a Boy," as well as Mr. Hornby's carefully cultivated irony, but it makes for an agreeable solo directing debut.
50
Good points aside, In Good Company is a bland, occasionally phlegmatic pastiche of cliches and dull encounters.
40
Grace and Johannson's courtship has all the heat of a wet wipe and, worse yet, leaves Quaid offscreen for long stretches.
Sep 17, 2014
8
Topher Grace and Dennis Quaid are really good in their role.Meanwhile there is some awful characters like the wife of Quaid's **** movie has one of the most simple story and simple scenario,but somehow the movie is not so good.
Aug 28, 2014
7
In Good Company is just that... good company. A pleasant film in most regards. There are obvious nods to past films (including but not limited to The Apartment, 1960).
Jan 24, 2021
6
An interesting enough story with some funny moments but nothing more than an average movie. The chemistry between Grace & Johansson is one damp squib.
Production Company:
- Universal Pictures
- Depth of Field
Release Date:Dec 29, 2004
Duration:1 h 49 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:He's rich, young and handsome. He's in love with you and he's your dad's boss.
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Awards
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
• 3 Nominations
National Board of Review, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
New York Film Critics, Online
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
