Company Business (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 5.2

Company Business poster

Released in 1991, Company Business is an action and thriller film directed by Nicholas Meyer, running about 98 minutes. “You can't judge a man by the company that keeps him!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An aging agent is called back by "the Company" to run a hostage trade of a Soviet spy for an American agent.

Who’s in it. Company Business stars Gene Hackman as Sam Boyd, Mikhail Baryshnikov as Pyotr Ivanovich Grushenko, Kurtwood Smith as Elliot Jaffe and Terry O'Quinn as Colonel Pierce Grissom, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Company Business has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Company Business page.

If you liked it. Fans of Company Business tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Company Business (1991)?
In US, Company Business is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Company Business worth watching?
Company Business holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Company Business?
Company Business stars Gene Hackman, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Kurtwood Smith, Terry O'Quinn and Daniel von Bargen.
When was Company Business released?
Company Business was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.