The Boss of It All

The Boss of It All

Directed by Lars von Trier

Produced by Zentropa Entertainments, Memfis Film

200699 min6.6 / 10

A comedic farce about corporate deception and performance, where a businessman's invented figurehead comes back to haunt him when he needs to sell his company.

The owner of an Information Technology firm wants to sell his business for profit. The trouble is that when he started his firm he invented a nonexistent company president to hide behind when unpopular steps needed to be taken. When potential purchasers insist on negotiating with the "Boss" face to face the owner has to hire a failed actor to play the part.

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  • Is The Boss of It All violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Boss of It All sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is The Boss of It All scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Boss of It All easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does The Boss of It All end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity43

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise77

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Boss of It All

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Boss of It All, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Boss of It All, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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