In The Company Men, Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck) is living the American Dream, until he is stunned to find himself the latest casualty of corporate downsizing. Suddenly, Bobby - along with his co-workers Phil Woodward (Chris Cooper) and Gene McClary (Tommy Lee Jones) - is forced to re-evaluate his self-worth as a husband, as a father, and as a man. For as long as he can remember, he's given his life to his job. Now, with only the love of his wife and family, it's time to take his life back.
With humor, pathos, and keen observation, writer-director John Wells introduces us to the new realities of American life, as The Company Men fight to regain their dignity and transcend their situations. An astute exploration of the human spirit, the film portrays the struggles of individuals at every level of the economic ladder as they try to reconnect with the things that matter most in life, and re-establish a sense of identity separate from their jobs.
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with writer/director John Wells
- "The Making of The Company Men" featurette
- Deleted Scenes
The Company Men was released January 21st, 2011 and stars Ben Affleck, Thomas Kee, Craig Mathers, Gary Galone, Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Cooper, Suzanne Rico, Adrianne Krstansky. The film is directed by John Wells.
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J.P.
I've wanted too see this.
1 year agoby @jptheredskullFlag
Corey
@2movieguys Up in the Air and The Company Men came out two different years. How could Up in the Air overshadow it?
1 year agoby @coreyFlag
Corey
@moviegeek Yeah, it was a pretty decent flick. One of 2011's first little gems.
1 year agoby @coreyFlag
CelluloidDreams
Sad this film was never givin the proper due in the sun ... "The Company Men" was a damn good film, with a great cast ........I just think with the film "Up in the Air", "The Company Men" got overshadowed!
1 year agoby @2movieguysFlag
moviegeek
More like "The Two-Dimensional Men". Horrid Photoshop.
I'm looking forward to catching this one on home viewing though.
1 year agoby @moviegeekFlag
Nautical
Netflix!
1 year agoby @nautical05Flag