The Promotion (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2014, The Promotion is a drama film directed by Zoltan Paul, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. 'Amok' tells 48 hours of the live of Lorenz Fuchs, a middle aged gray accountant who believes his triste and monotonous life being meaningless and absurd. For him the outside world was always hostile and aggressive. When his Boss not only unexpectedly promotes him but also reveals that he knows about his well covert emotional failings, Fuchs is thrown out of his daily routine - his defense lines are crumbling. Well hidden memories of traumatic experiences bring up a long suppressed rage that results in an outburst of violence and a bloodbath.
Who’s in it. The Promotion stars Tilo Nest as Lorenz Fuchs, Charly Hübner as Chef, Anneke Kim Sarnau as Mutter auf dem Spielplatz and Ralph Herforth as Mann im Restaurant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Promotion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Promotion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Promotion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Promotion (2014)?
- In US, The Promotion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Promotion worth watching?
- The Promotion holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Promotion?
- The Promotion stars Tilo Nest, Charly Hübner, Anneke Kim Sarnau, Ralph Herforth and Heike Hanold-Lynch.
- When was The Promotion released?
- The Promotion was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.