Horrible Bosses (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2011, Horrible Bosses is a comedy and crime film directed by Seth Gordon, running about 98 minutes. “Ever wish your boss was dead?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers... permanently.

Who’s in it. Horrible Bosses stars Jennifer Aniston as Julia Harris, Jason Bateman as Nick Hendricks, Kevin Spacey as Dave Harken and Charlie Day as Dale Arbus, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Horrible Bosses has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $209.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Horrible Bosses page.

If you liked it. Fans of Horrible Bosses tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Horrible Bosses (2011)?
In US, Horrible Bosses is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Horrible Bosses worth watching?
Horrible Bosses holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Horrible Bosses?
Horrible Bosses stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Kevin Spacey, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis.
When was Horrible Bosses released?
Horrible Bosses was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.