The Employer (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2013, The Employer is a thriller film directed by Frank Merle, running about 85 minutes. “How far will they go to get the job?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five highly qualified applicants interview for a coveted job with the Carcharias Corporation, a powerful conglomerate whose business practices are shrouded in mystery. On the night before the last round of interviews, they are all kidnapped and drugged. The next day, they wake up trapped together in a locked room without any hope of escape. Soon the true nature of their situation is revealed when they receive a phone call from the mysterious CEO of Carcharias, known only as The Employer. He informs them that they are about to experience the final interview, but it's not at all what they were expecting.
Who’s in it. The Employer stars Malcolm McDowell as The Employer, David Dastmalchian as James Harris, Paige Howard as Sandra Turner and Michael DeLorenzo as Keith Caverns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Employer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Employer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Employer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Employer (2013)?
- In US, The Employer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Employer worth watching?
- The Employer holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Employer?
- The Employer stars Malcolm McDowell, David Dastmalchian, Paige Howard, Michael DeLorenzo and Matthew Willig.
- When was The Employer released?
- The Employer was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.