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6.2 / 10(4,516 votes)IMDbR20141h 48m$107.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Horrible Bosses 2

“New crime. Same tools.”

Synopsis

Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.

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Horrible Bosses 2 - Official Main Trailer [HD]Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-30

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 26, 2014

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 24, 2015

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.56x ROI)

Production Budget

$42M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$107.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.56x

+$65.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $42MWorldwide: $107.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sean Anders
Screenplay & Story
Sean Anders, John Morris
Original Score
Christopher Lennertz
Original Title
Horrible Bosses 2
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 48m
Production Budget
$42M
Worldwide Gross
$107.6M
Production Studios
New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, RatPac Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sean Anders

Screenplay & Story

Sean Anders, John Morris, Jonathan Goldstein, Michael Markowitz, John Francis Daley

Original Score & Music

Christopher Lennertz

Director of Photography

Mitchell Amundsen, Robert Presley, Julio Macat

Film Editing

Eric Kissack

Producers

Brett Ratner, Jay Stern, Chris Bender, John Rickard, John Morris

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Michael Markowitz

Department Leadership Roster

Sean Anders

Sean Anders

Director

Brett Ratner

Brett Ratner

Producer

Jay Stern

Jay Stern

Producer

Chris Bender

Chris Bender

Producer

John Rickard

John Rickard

Producer

John Morris

John Morris

Producer

Thomas Robinson Harper

Thomas Robinson Harper

Stunt Coordinator

Bruce Jones

Bruce Jones

Visual Effects Supervisor

Eric Kissack

Editor

Sean Anders

Sean Anders

Screenplay

John Morris

John Morris

Screenplay

Dan Levitan

Visual Effects Supervisor

Christopher Lennertz

Christopher Lennertz

Original Music Composer

Clayton Hartley

Production Design

Carol Ramsey

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA15+

Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horrible Bosses 2

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Horrible Bosses 2 about?

Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.

Who directed Horrible Bosses 2?

Horrible Bosses 2 was directed by Sean Anders.

Who stars in Horrible Bosses 2?

The principal cast of Horrible Bosses 2 includes Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston, Chris Pine.

When was Horrible Bosses 2 released and how long is it?

Horrible Bosses 2 was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

What was the box office and production budget of Horrible Bosses 2?

Horrible Bosses 2 had a reported production budget of $42M and grossed $107.6M at the worldwide box office (2.56 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Horrible Bosses 2?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Horrible Bosses 2 was composed by Christopher Lennertz.

Is Horrible Bosses 2 based on a book or true story?

Horrible Bosses 2 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Michael Markowitz".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Horrible Bosses 2?

Horrible Bosses 2 holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).