The Promotion (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2008, The Promotion is a comedy film directed by Steven Conrad, running about 86 minutes. “Two guys. One job. No rules.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two assistant managers of a corporate grocery store vie for a coveted promotion.
Who’s in it. The Promotion stars Seann William Scott as Doug Stauber, John C. Reilly as Richard Wehlner, Jenna Fischer as Jen Stauber and Lili Taylor as Lori Wehlner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Promotion has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Promotion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Promotion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Promotion (2008)?
- In US, The Promotion 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 The Promotion worth watching?
- The Promotion holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Promotion?
- The Promotion stars Seann William Scott, John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Lili Taylor and Gil Bellows.
- When was The Promotion released?
- The Promotion was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.