
The Barefoot Executive
The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business
Directed by Robert Butler
Produced by Walt Disney Productions
A lighthearted Disney family comedy about an ambitious young man whose chimpanzee girlfriend's pet becomes his secret weapon for corporate success, built entirely on warmth, humor, and whimsical charm.
In the great Disney tradition of wild family fun, a young Kurt Russell stars as Steven Post - an ambitious mailroom clerk at a second-rate TV network. With his eye on the boardroom, and getting nowhere with the studio's top dog, he makes a career-changing discovery. His girlfriend's lovable pet chimp can pick a hit show every time! His secret for success turns into a madcap monkey business when he makes vice president and jealous rivals want in on the act. Ride along with narrow escapes and a classic cast featuring Joe Flynn and Harry Morgan in a comedic climb up the corporate ladder that will leave you howling for more!
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Questions people ask
Is The Barefoot Executive easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Is The Barefoot Executive sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Does The Barefoot Executive end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is The Barefoot Executive violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Barefoot Executive scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Barefoot Executive
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Barefoot Executive
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Barefoot Executive, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Barefoot Executive, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Barefoot Executive, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































