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6.9 / 10(493 votes)IMDb20212h 0m$365K Worldwide GrossSpain

The Good Boss

El buen patrón

Synopsis

Julio Blanco is the proprietor of Básculas Blanco, a Spanish company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town, which awaits the imminent visit from a committee that will decide if they merit a local Business Excellence award: everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Working against the clock, Blanco pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official UK Trailer 2Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-30

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 26, 2022

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 23, 2022

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$365K

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Fernando León de Aranoa
Screenplay & Story
Fernando León de Aranoa
Original Score
Zeltia Montes
Original Title
El buen patrón
Country of Origin
Spain
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
2h 0m
Worldwide Gross
$365K
Production Studios
The Mediapro Studio, Reposado Producciones

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fernando León de Aranoa

Screenplay & Story

Fernando León de Aranoa

Original Score & Music

Zeltia Montes

Director of Photography

Pau Esteve Birba

Film Editing

Vanessa Marimbert

Producers

Javier Méndez, Jaume Roures, Pilar de Heras, Patricia de Muns, Eva Garrido

Department Leadership Roster

Fernando León de Aranoa

Fernando León de Aranoa

Director

Fernando León de Aranoa

Fernando León de Aranoa

Screenplay

Pau Esteve Birba

Director of Photography

Zeltia Montes

Zeltia Montes

Original Music Composer

Jaume Roures

Producer

Fernando León de Aranoa

Fernando León de Aranoa

Producer

Vanessa Marimbert

Vanessa Marimbert

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada18A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Boss

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

What is The Good Boss about?

Julio Blanco is the proprietor of Básculas Blanco, a Spanish company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town, which awaits the imminent visit from a committee that will decide if they merit a local Business Excellence award: everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Working against the clock, Blanco pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process.

Who directed The Good Boss?

The Good Boss was directed by Fernando León de Aranoa.

Who stars in The Good Boss?

The principal cast of The Good Boss includes Javier Bardem, Manolo Solo, Almudena Amor, Óscar de la Fuente, Sonia Almarcha.

When was The Good Boss released and how long is it?

The Good Boss was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.

How much did The Good Boss make at the box office?

The Good Boss grossed $365K in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for The Good Boss?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Boss was composed by Zeltia Montes.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Good Boss?

The Good Boss holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).