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The Promotion movie poster

The Promotion (2008)

Comedy
Rated R
85 min.
Release Date
June 6, 2008 (LA/NY)
DVD Release Date
September 2, 2008 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Steve Conrad
Writer
Steve Conrad
Cast
Seann William Scott, John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Lili Taylor, Fred Armisen, Gil Bellows, Bobby Cannavale, Rick Gonzalez, Chris Conrad
Running Time
85 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for language including sexual references, and some drug use

Oscar-nominated actor, John C. Reilly ("Chicago," "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby") and Seann William Scott ("American Pie") lend their deft comedic touch to the story of two mid-level Chicago supermarket employees – Doug and Richard, a dubious new guy from Canada - who compete ruthlessly for a coveted managerial post at a new store location. Doug and Richard could not be more different, but going head-to-head in a contest of wits and will... Full synopsis »

MOVIE REVIEW

From the writer of The Pursuit of Happyness comes The Promotion, an Office Space/Office wannabe that is better than I expected yet still not as good as it could have been. The Promotion stars Seann William Scott and John C. Reilly as two competing retail managers who are both vying to become the head of a new store. Full movie review »
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